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con_28287 - Education Workforce Retention: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio B)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Sep 2025 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, has concluded the procurement process for an IT services contract entitled "Education Workforce Retention: Product, Delivery and Data and User-Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio B)". This selective procurement was undertaken as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it falls within the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Version 1 Solutions Limited being the successful supplier. The contract period started on 29th August 2025 and will conclude on 28th August 2027, with the service expected to be delivered across various geographical locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £18,690,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in IT services and digital solutions. The contract seeks the contribution of digital specialists or teams to deliver services in collaboration with other suppliers and civil servants, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in user-centred design and digital product delivery. Given its scope and international delivery locations, this contract is well-suited for businesses capable of operating across multiple jurisdictions and contributing to the digital transformation in educational services. SMEs with a strong track record in innovative IT solutions and a focus on the education sector will likely find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28287 - Education Workforce Retention: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio B)

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of digital outcomes for Schools and Education Workforce Retention. This includes Product, Delivery, Data, and User-Centred Design. These outcomes will be delivered by individual digital specialists or teams of digital specialists, who will work mainly in blended teams with other suppliers and civil servants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8abdf206-c045-4d13-86c5-b5639fb43750
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895bf1b5-294d-4e31-b6dc-9a0fe6850ace
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,690,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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