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Data Science and Data Directorate DevOps Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Mar 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for "Data Science and Data Directorate DevOps Contract" under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contracted supplier is Bramble Hub Limited. This procurement falls under the services category and covers a range of DevOps roles, with an emphasis on cloud infrastructure and platform support. The contract period runs from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2026, with a noteworthy contract value of £13,485,813. The award has been updated as of 18th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in DevOps and cloud infrastructure. The contract's substantial value and scope suggest considerable growth potential for companies capable of delivering technical support across a comprehensive range of DevOps functions. Large enterprises like Bramble Hub Limited have successfully secured this procurement, indicating that robust resources and expertise can bolster competitiveness in such comprehensive public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Data Science and Data Directorate DevOps Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for technical support that will cover the full range of DevOps roles, but with a heavy focus on cloud infrastructure and platform support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009904-2025
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,485,813 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 4-5 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
commercial.ddat@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

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