Award

Data Engineering Delivery Capability

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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AwardUpdate

13 Dec 2023 at 15:14

Award

29 Apr 2023 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Data Engineering Delivery Capability to Engine Partners UK LLP. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 and involves providing technical capability for digital projects. The procurement stage was selective, with a tender period ending on 24th January 2023 and a contract period spanning from 30th March 2023 to 28th March 2025. The location of the procurement is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, falling under the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses with expertise in data services to engage with the Department for Education. The award to Engine Partners UK LLP highlights the potential for similar companies to compete for future contracts. With a focus on digital and technical projects, businesses in the technology sector would be well-suited to participate and contribute to the Department's Data Transformation Portfolio.

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Notice Title

Data Engineering Delivery Capability

Notice Description

We require a development partner who will be able to provide the technical capability on digital and technical projects as part of the DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. You will provide expertise and specialism to boost capacity and enhance capability, working alongside our in-house digital and data teams supporting delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfcd2c7e-cfb6-4e1c-bf02-949a48b8a9da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4ff45e-0d59-4349-828f-9f10a4b03d77
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2025 2-3 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINE PARTNERS

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