Award

con_25726 - Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

22 Aug 2024 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award stage for the contract titled "con_25726 - Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services". This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support services. The procurement process used a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on the 16th of September 2024 and ends on the 15th of September 2026, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on the 31st of July 2024 with a total contract value of £9,997,557.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital product delivery and user-centred design within the data science domain. Organisations like Solirius Consulting, an SME awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete. The framework agreement method allows SMEs to leverage existing relationships and expedite the procurement process, making it a lucrative opportunity for growth. SMEs that can provide specialised IT consultancy and software development services stand to benefit greatly from such contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and credibility.

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Notice Title

con_25726 - Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services

Notice Description

A supplier/consortium to provide Product and Delivery, and User Centred Design digital specialists to deliver outcomes across the Data Science Division.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5557954-d41c-49c4-8b5b-4f93bbaba3fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33e6f37-7f4e-42c8-8b22-3bc16a637959
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,997,557 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2026 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
commercial.ddat@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS CONSULTING

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