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title: "con_22632-National Services for Schools Portfolio - Multi Capability Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-095bfc8c-2abd-4b68-83d9-43c39c45324a"
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published: "2023-10-12"
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# con_22632-National Services for Schools Portfolio - Multi Capability Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-095bfc8c-2abd-4b68-83d9-43c39c45324a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for National Services for Schools Portfolio to Cognizant Worldwide Limited. The contract, valued at £17,900,000, involves delivering digital skills across different job families in education. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28th July 2023, and the contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 2nd October 2025. The opportunity is open to SMEs.

This tender by the Department for Education presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies with capabilities in delivering digital education services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract offers a substantial value of £17,900,000 and requires expertise in areas such as data, product and delivery, quality assurance, and user-centred design within education settings. Businesses operating in the regions of North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London in the United Kingdom are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity.

## Notice

The successful supplier shall deliver multi capability digital skills and capabilities relating to the Data, Product and Delivery, Quality Assurance, Technical and User-Centred Design Job Families across three areas of work - Schools Technology Services, Get Help Buying for Schools and National Tutoring Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e79731-6d6b-47fc-8935-5ceeabd59a6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 2 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e79731-6d6b-47fc-8935-5ceeabd59a6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e79731-6d6b-47fc-8935-5ceeabd59a6a
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36b5e353-def9-4758-9e8b-5fb22209dea9
  redacted contract

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