Award

Data Learning Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 11:02

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed a procurement process for a "Data Learning Platform." The contracting authority is based in London, UK, and falls under the public authority category in central government. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement below the threshold, conducted without competition due to specific conditions of the Procurement Act 2023. The award stage of the process was concluded on 3rd December 2025, with key delivery taking place in the UK. The contract for services with DataCamp, Inc. commenced on 6th December 2025 and will run until 5th December 2027, valued at USD 114,000 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing e-learning services, especially those focusing on data science, analytics, and AI education. With the platform accommodating learners at various levels, a wide range of companies, from SMEs to large-scale enterprises, can leverage their expertise to cater to similar government needs. The direct procurement method favoured companies like DataCamp, Inc. and DataCamp Limited, highlighting their capability to deliver specialised education platforms efficiently. Businesses that offer innovative learning solutions for the tech industry might find similar opportunities in public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Data Learning Platform

Notice Description

DataCamp is an online learning platform specialising in data science, analytics, and AI education. The platform is designed for learners at all levels, from beginners to professionals seeking to enhance their skills. The Datacamp platform offers a wide variety of courses relevant to our Departmental requirements. Sch 5 para 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 is used as the following conditions are understood to apply to this public contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079244-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sigcommercialapprovals@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

DATACAMP

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