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Data Science services - Departement for Education

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Oct 2020 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Data Science services, specifically focusing on DevOps and architecture services to enhance application delivery capabilities. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Technical computer support services, is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £3,900,000, had its tender period end on 30th September 2020, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2020 and running until 1st April 2022. The process was conducted via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has reached the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly in the technology and digital services sector. Businesses specialising in DevOps, software development, and IT infrastructure management would be well-suited to compete, as they can provide innovative solutions to meet the Department for Education’s need for efficient and high-velocity services. By engaging with these types of tenders, SMEs can expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Data Science services - Departement for Education

Notice Description

DevOps and Architecture services to increase ability to deliver applications and services at high velocity: evolving products at a faster pace than using traditional software development and infrastructure management processes. This means the DfE can better serve its customers, meet the demand for building GDS compliant services and new requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92876e03-a6bd-46ff-ab4d-78abe7c2460e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef70aa5c-0575-4bbf-9196-8860e83970f1
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 1 Apr 2022 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
Not specified
Contact Email
arron.egan@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIMBUS DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

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