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DfE Service Delivery Capability

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Dec 2023 at 15:16

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11 May 2023 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "DfE Service Delivery Capability" project to Cognizant Worldwide Ltd. The contract, valued at £8,000,000 GBP, involves providing service delivery capabilities on digital and technical projects as part of the DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from April 11, 2023, to April 11, 2025, and the tender deadline was January 24, 2023. The location for this project is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, under the main procurement category of services.

This tender by the Department for Education presents business growth opportunities for suppliers with expertise in data services and digital project delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with specialisms in boosting capacity and enhancing digital capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award notice was published on May 11, 2023, with the objective of supporting the public sector's digital transformation efforts through expert service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Service Delivery Capability

Notice Description

DfE Data Directorate are looking for a supplier who will be able to provide service delivery capabilities 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 teams supporting delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b7c12e-3218-4a59-86c5-f8d9936d547a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£6,000,000 £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
10 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2023 - 11 Apr 2025 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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