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Data Science agile development - Development, Architecture and DevOps Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Data Science agile development - Development, Architecture and DevOps Services" was awarded to Methods by the Department For Education, located in Manchester, England. This procurement process, initiated as an open tender, has completed and was valued at £4,500,000. The contract period began on 1 April 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2021. The project focuses on delivering services related to data science as part of a digital transformation programme, with a specific emphasis on continuous improvement and new system delivery.

This tender represents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data science, software development, and DevOps engineering. Companies with a strong capability in technical architecture and a collaborative ethos are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Providers that can offer innovative solutions and work effectively alongside existing digital teams, particularly in the education sector, could find themselves positioned favourably in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Data Science agile development - Development, Architecture and DevOps Services

Notice Description

Services for developer, technical architect and dev ops engineer roles to help to continue to deliver our Data Science Digital Transformation Programme. This will be a mix of continuous improvement to existing systems and delivery of new systems though GDS phases. The supplier will work alongside in-house digital teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5cd912-7675-4a3b-8e0d-ebcba132ce54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METHOD BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

METHODS

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