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Funding Service - Improve and Grow Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 May 2025 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award stage of a contract titled "Funding Service - Improve and Grow Contract". This project pertains to the Information Technology Services category, focusing on digital delivery capabilities for enhancing the Funding Service related to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Department for Education's funding offer to education providers. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £12,785,542, will span from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2027 and will be executed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those capable of developing digital solutions and enhancing data flow and user communications. SMEs and VCSEs are noted to be suitable for participation, offering growth prospects for entities in these sectors. Hippo Digital Ltd has been awarded the contract, showcasing the importance of competitive service delivery in securing such procurement opportunities. Companies with expertise in improving service accessibility and increasing grant offerings will find this contract relevant to their growth strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funding Service - Improve and Grow Contract

Notice Description

This contract is for digital delivery capabilities to improve and grow the Funding Service which is a group of digital products relating to the ESFA and DfE's Funding offering to education providers. The Supplier shall: - Develop the Funding Service - Improving the Flow of Data (Including the Central Serving of Data) - Improve communications with, and experience of, users - Improve accessibility - Increase the Grant offering - Maintain service levels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79819ed3-603f-4397-9fbe-ec94a16a5e2e
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
£12,785,542 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,785,542 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 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

HIPPO DIGITAL

Further Information

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