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Essential Digital Skills Standards review (con_30796)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 18:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Essential Digital Skills Standards review." This contract, focused on education and training services, aimed to update the Essential Digital Skills National Standards to better align with evolving digital competencies and user needs. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 6th October 2025. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is valued at £15,750 and covers several regions across England, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period began on 6th October 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to break into the public sector procurement market, particularly within the education and training industry. The successful supplier, ACE: Advanced Consultancy in Education, exemplifies how a specialised consultancy firm can leverage such opportunities to deliver focused, niche services that meet governmental standards and demands. Businesses with expertise in digital education and skills development that align with government standards have the potential to effectively compete and grow within this domain. By engaging in similar procurement processes, companies can strengthen their market presence and contribute to shaping national standards for digital competencies. The Department for Education’s procurement activities ensure a pathway for SMEs to collaborate on significant educational projects, thus supporting business growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Essential Digital Skills Standards review (con_30796)

Notice Description

Update the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) National Standards to ensure alignment with current digital competencies and evolving user needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772772fd-3b69-435e-beff-177f49f3e149
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACE: ADVANCED CONSULTANCY IN EDUCATION

Further Information

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