Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd July 2025 09:33:41 AM

Contract Summary

The Department is launching an early adopter pilot scheme as part of its work to modernise Children’s Social Care (CSC) data collections. The goal is to address longstanding inefficiencies in existing annual data collection processes by assessing the feasibility, scalability, and value of the department's newly developed application programming interface (API). The pilot will test automated data ingestion, working collaboratively with a sample of local authorities (LAs) and case management system (CMS) suppliers to allow for more timely data access, and analysis. Data will flow into a private access version of the CSC dashboard, facilitating measurement of children’s social care outcomes. Key objectives include: 1. Assessing the burden and cost implications for LAs and DfE when implementing more timely data flows. 2. Evaluating the accuracy of data extracted through the API. 3. Determining the scalability of the solution for potential implementation across all LAs. This initiative supports the CSC reform agenda and the Keeping Children Safe Mission by addressing critical data gaps, enabling faster benchmarking of National Framework indicators, and improving access to timely, evidence-based insights.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0514da

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

PolicyAssurance.COMMERCIALQUERIES@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P3BT

United Kingdom

Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

AZEUS UK LIMITED
LIQUIDLOGIC LIMITED

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th May 2025 14:46:51 PM

Contract Summary

The Department is launching an early adopter pilot scheme as part of its work to modernise Children’s Social Care (CSC) data collections. The goal is to address longstanding inefficiencies in existing annual data collection processes by assessing the feasibility, scalability, and value of the department's newly developed application programming interface (API). The pilot will test automated data ingestion, working collaboratively with a sample of local authorities (LAs) and case management system (CMS) suppliers to allow for more timely data access, and analysis. Data will flow into a private access version of the CSC dashboard, facilitating measurement of children’s social care outcomes. Key objectives include: 1. Assessing the burden and cost implications for LAs and DfE when implementing more timely data flows. 2. Evaluating the accuracy of data extracted through the API. 3. Determining the scalability of the solution for potential implementation across all LAs. The Department have identified two CMS suppliers who will initially support the delivery of the early adopter scheme. This initiative supports the CSC reform agenda and the Keeping Children Safe Mission by addressing critical data gaps, enabling faster benchmarking of National Framework indicators, and improving access to timely, evidence-based insights.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0514da

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Commercial.DDAT@EDUCATION.GOV.UK

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P3BT

United Kingdom

Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

AZEUS UK LIMITED
LIQUIDLOGIC LIMITED