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con_27697 - Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, headquartered at the Sanctuary Buildings in London, has concluded the procurement process titled "con_27697 - Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design." This tender, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, utilises a call-off method from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement approach. The procurement, which covers territories including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond, has advanced to the award stage with Version 1 Solutions Limited being named the supplier. The contract commenced on 4th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 3rd July 2027, with a total value of £19.74 million.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on digital and data transformation services, particularly those with expertise in user-centred design and delivery within the education sector. Organisations already engaging with government frameworks and familiar with selective procurement can find this particularly advantageous. The involvement of a respected department like the Department for Education further underscores the importance and reach of this contract, which can serve as a significant reference for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_27697 - Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of digital outcomes for Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation. This includes Product, Delivery, Data, and User-Centred Design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba534111-45ff-4a8d-8ec9-2be91f7a1046
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b969fe-7fbc-46db-961c-449b30abe56d
Current Stage
Award
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
£19,740,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.ddat@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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