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Data Modelling Software (con_27123)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 May 2025 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Data Modelling Software" project, initiated by the Department for Education, focuses on acquiring software tools to manage enterprise data assets effectively. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is marked as complete with the procurement stage at the award phase. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Business Thinking Ltd t/a Datavault, with a start date of 31 March 2025 and ending on 29 September 2026. This project serves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other global locations, with an estimated contract value of £181,500.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in data modelling and software solutions, particularly those focusing on data integration, metadata management, and business intelligence initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they meet the suitability requirements specified by the Department for Education. Companies capable of offering innovative data governance and analytics solutions can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio and establish a strong foothold in public sector contracts, which hold the potential for future collaborations and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Modelling Software (con_27123)

Notice Description

Data Modelling Software to find, visualize, design, deploy and standardize enterprise data assets. Discover and document data from anywhere for consistency, clarity and artifact reuse across large-scale data integration, master data management, metadata management, Big Data, business intelligence and analytics initiatives, while supporting data governance and intelligence efforts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a25377c3-a373-48e5-83fb-25e0e0b8c21b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d0f904-5620-47c2-8839-116629064bba
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 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

BUSINESS THINKING LTD T/A DATAVAULT

Further Information

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