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Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Aug 2022 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process for Data Science Services, focusing on Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services. This initiative is crucial for improving existing systems and driving digital transformation within the education sector. The contract, valued at £7,487,346 and awarded to Solirius Ltd, was published on 4th August 2022. It falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code: 72000000) and is being carried out through a selective procurement method, with the contract period running from 29th July 2022 to 28th July 2024. The procurement process has reached the award stage, following a tender period that ended on 6th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) eager to engage in large-scale public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and digital services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts related to the ongoing digital transformation efforts within the Department for Education. The successful integration of innovative services can enhance operational efficiencies and deliver substantial improvements in educational outcomes.

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Notice Title

Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services

Notice Description

DfE require specialist project delivery capabilities to support a mix of continuous improvement of DfE existing systems and a suite of GDS compliant digital projects. The projects are leading the digital transformation of DfE and sector improvement services for is for both legacy and new systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f7258c9-27ca-4f2e-af85-8be30c7eb079
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36ed78e-0c86-41b2-bd79-d3b7c7d82b53
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,487,346 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,487,346 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2024 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
operationprocurements.commercial@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS

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