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Schools Digital Devops Department for Education

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education focused on the provision of digital software engineers and development engineers, under the title "Schools Digital Devops Department for Education." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on the 1st of April 2026. The procurement method utilised was limited, under a CCS framework RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes & Specialists 6, without prior publication of a call for competition, and the procurement is covered by the GPA. Although the initial contract's lot was marked as cancelled, the overall procurement process has been marked as complete, with delivery set in the UKI region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software and digital development for public sector applications. An attractive development for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), Mobilise Cloud Services Ltd, an SME itself, successfully secured the contract with a value of £3.5 million. Companies offering competitive pricing, quality software solutions, and capable of delivering consultancy and development services stand to benefit from engaging with such government-led initiatives. The procurement highlights opportunities within the education sector, particularly for firms that can navigate frameworks like the CCS and meet stringent public service requirements.

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Notice Title

Schools Digital Devops Department for Education

Notice Description

The contract was to provide digital software engineers and development engineers for the department for education

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was to provide digital software engineers and development engineers for the department for education

Options: option to extend the contract by 12 months

Procurement Information

The contract was run through a CCS framework RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes & Specialists 6

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ef2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOBILISE CLOUD SERVICES

Further Information

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