Award

Data Engineering Delivery

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Feb 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for "Data Engineering Delivery" under the industry category of data services (CPV code: 72300000). The contract, valued at £10,000,000, involves providing technical capability on digital and technical projects as part of the DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. The procurement process has reached the award update stage, with the contract signed on 31st March 2023, and the service period running from 31st March 2023 to 30th September 2025. The project location is within the UK, and Engine Partners UK LLP has been appointed as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital and data engineering services. Companies with expertise in these areas can enhance their portfolio by collaborating on high-impact projects within the public sector. The procurement method indicates a collaborative partnership, requiring firms that can work alongside in-house digital and data teams to deliver specialized expertise and capacity. This tender is particularly well-suited for large-scale businesses capable of providing comprehensive data engineering solutions and aiming to establish a robust presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Data Engineering Delivery

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-h6vhtk-04e84e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stacey.woolford@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINE PARTNERS

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