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Assessment of the education technology market in England 2025 (con_29283)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Jan 2026 at 18:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Assessment of the education technology market in England 2025" was conducted by the Department for Education. This public contract, classified under the mapping software package industry category, aimed to update the education technology market assessment report originally published in 2022. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 11th September 2025 to 31st January 2026. It covers multiple regions across England, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value totals £87,950.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the software and technology sector, particularly those specialising in educational tools. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Successful bidders, like the awarded supplier, Public Group International Ltd, can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market position and showcase their expertise in education technology. The specifics of the procurement method also favour companies adept at navigating dynamic purchasing systems, providing them with potential growth and exposure in this competitive sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment of the education technology market in England 2025 (con_29283)

Notice Description

Research contract to update on the Department for Education's previous education technology market assessment report published in 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb904814-11be-41ad-9fc1-342117e9062f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc0b86b-029b-4076-b444-66110ee1e3f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48326000 - Mapping software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 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

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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