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Schools Digital UR platform April 2026 (con_31403)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom, located in London, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Schools Digital UR platform April 2026 (con_31403)" under the industry category of services. This public procurement was aimed at sourcing an efficient qualitative data analysis and insight management platform. The awarding of this contract occurred on 30th April 2026, following a limited competition procurement method, specifically noted as below threshold. The contract was signed on 9th April 2026 and spans from 13th April 2026 through to 13th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in custom software development, as it falls under the CPV category of "Custom software development services". Bytes Software Services LTD, a large-scale organisation, has been identified as the supplier for this project. Companies with expertise in qualitative data analysis platforms stand to benefit by offering tailored solutions that meet such government requirements, potentially opening pathways to future collaborations with governmental bodies. Given the structured nature of the contract and the defined scope, businesses adept in delivering high-quality software services and managing governmental projects would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Schools Digital UR platform April 2026 (con_31403)

Notice Description

"An efficient qualitative data analysis and insight management platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,395 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 13 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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