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Vulnerable Children and Families Digital Portfolio - Multi-Capability Contract

Department for Education

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated a multi-capability contract named "Vulnerable Children and Families Digital Portfolio." This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on information technology services. The contract aims to deliver specialist skills across various programmes, including Families and Family Hubs, Early Years, Social Work Workforce, and Children’s Social Care. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract period has been extended until 7th February 2027 due to unforeseen delays in the Crown Commercial Service framework. The procurement is in the Award stage, with Hippo Digital Limited being the active supplier. The contract's amended value stands at £25,933,500 GBP, signed initially on 5th February 2024.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for businesses specializing in information technology services and digital solutions. Companies well-suited for this procurement would be those proficient in delivering comprehensive IT support and services that can work in blended teams across multiple government programmes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing and implementing digital solutions for vulnerable sectors would benefit from competing, particularly those capable of adapting to changing requirements and timelines. This contract represents a significant opportunity to enhance business operations, build relationships within government sectors, and make substantial contributions to societal welfare projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vulnerable Children and Families Digital Portfolio - Multi-Capability Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Vulnerable Children and Families (VC&F) portfolio consists of four programmes of work: Families and Family Hubs, Early Years, Social Work Workforce, and Childrens Social Care. The multi-capability contract will deliver specialist skills across the GDS job families to provide full coverage and the ability to work in blended teams to meet business demands and deliver across all four programmes, with the possibility that the portfolio may expand with additional services/ programmes/projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036182-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,933,500 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 6 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Hippo Digital Limited

Hippo Digital Ltd

Further Information

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