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Learner Data Service - Delivery Resource Capability

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Jan 2024 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "Learner Data Service - Delivery Resource Capability" project to Solirius Ltd. The contract, valued at £4,500,000 GBP, will involve information technology services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations.

This tender by the Department for Education offers businesses the chance to expand their operations by providing delivery capabilities for data and technology projects within the education sector. Companies specialising in information technology services, particularly those with previous experience in working with public authorities, would be well-suited to compete. The contract period from 2024 to 2025 allows for long-term planning and resource allocation to deliver the required services effectively and build a sustainable business relationship with the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Learner Data Service - Delivery Resource Capability

Notice Description

DfE Data Directorate are looking for a supplier who will provide delivery capabilities on the Learner Data Service data and technology projects as part of our Data Transformation Portfolio. You will provide expertise and specialism to boost capacity and enhance capability, working alongside our in-house data teams supporting delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65e2e0c1-af3c-4205-8138-d563d7e301ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe71e78b-d7b6-490c-a8dc-484fbb8f9790
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
SME

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS

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