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Infrastructure and Platforms - Infrastructure Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department for Education (DfE) in seeking infrastructure and platforms services, classified under information technology services (CPV code 72222300). The procurement stage is at the award phase, with UBDS IT Consulting Limited being the awarded supplier. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on infrastructure capability for numerous projects spanning multiple development stages. The contract, valued at £6,900,000, commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th November 2027. The services are primarily targeted at the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom, supporting DfE's digital, data, and technology delivery needs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses adept in infrastructure and digital services, especially those looking to expand within the public sector technology space. With a focus on small to medium-sized projects, it is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering responsive, outcome-based solutions. Engaging in such frameworks allows businesses to not only solidify their presence within government contracts but also to demonstrate their expertise in handling urgent and unanticipated demands. The strategic involvement in this venture allows suppliers to establish a significant foothold in public sector technology improvements and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrastructure and Platforms - Infrastructure Services

Notice Description

This contract will provide Infrastructure capability and expertise for a broad range of projects in the Department for Education (DfE, the Buyer), across multiple alpha, beta and live Developments. Infrastructure & Platforms (I&P) Infrastructure Services (IS) runs several pre-defined, outcome based, small to medium sized projects and programmes designed to improve the service provided to the Department each year. On occasion, I&P IS also runs un-planned projects, responding to urgent un-anticipated departmental demand. This contract will mainly be used by the Infrastructure and Platforms team in the DfE but can also be used by any digital, data and technology (DDT) delivery portfolio or enabling team, and (with agreement) other DfE teams, at short notice, to support immediate Development outcome requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63704e66-7829-4a30-8142-70b201236f7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8401d4-5ba8-4b6c-b525-e793d4500ee1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS IT CONSULTING

Further Information

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