Planning

Future Data Collection: IT

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Education is currently in the planning stage, as of 20th May 2026, and focuses on developing an IT structure for Future Data Collection in the education sector. The aim is to collect and manage high-quality data to improve estate management and education outcomes. This services contract covers the software and data services industry category, with the procurement method being selective, using frameworks such as Technology Services 4 or G-Cloud 14. The contract, valued at £5 million, will commence on 1st May 2027 and run until the end of April 2032, with operations centred in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service suppliers specialising in data services and software development. Businesses that are adept at providing comprehensive technology solutions for data collection and management, particularly those familiar with working within government frameworks like Technology Services 4 and G-Cloud, will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The project's scope allows for competitive involvement, and those capable of delivering high-quality, reliable IT solutions to streamline data management processes in education will find this tender advantageous for growing their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Data Collection: IT

Notice Description

FDC will develop a structure to collect granular, good quality, timely and comparable data across the lifecycle of the education estate that enables RBs to manage their estate effectively and the department to target investment, support and advice to drive better outcomes and opportunities for children and learners. This underpins the Education Estate Directorate (EED) vision to support brilliant education and care outcomes through an estate that is safe, sustainable, and sufficiently sized. CDC programmes have successfully provided a credible picture of the condition of school and college estate informing the Departments ability to allocate funding where most needed. We want to build on these, whilst delivering the objectives of the EED Data Strategy, to support RBs to collect the full range of data they need to manage their estate (wider than condition). An IT Services supplier will be required to provide technology services. The supplier will provide the IT Solution for the data collection, two way data sharing and report release activity. The Department is considering a call-off from Technology Services 4 (RM6190) or G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14). The specific lot or lots will be determined as the project develops. The final contract will have a 3 to 5 year lifespan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046047-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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