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title: "con_27642-Data Operations & Data Engineering Service Delivery & UCD Services"
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# con_27642-Data Operations & Data Engineering Service Delivery & UCD Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b2af3ee-53e3-4f8d-855a-3e4c698df16a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "con_27642-Data Operations & Data Engineering Service Delivery & UCD Services." This contract, completed through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement, is valued at £31,040,000. It belongs to the IT services industry category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement, which encompasses various locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, reached the award stage, with the award date set on 28th May 2025. The contract is planned to extend from 28th May 2025 to 28th May 2029, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for the supplier, Hippo Digital Ltd, a large-scale company based in Leeds.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in digital skills, product delivery, and user-centred design capabilities. Firms that are adept in IT services, especially those with expertise in data operations and engineering, are well-suited to benefit from such large-scale government contracts. The emphasis on a call-off contract from a framework agreement suggests that this procurement method supports suppliers already pre-qualified on the framework, offering an effective channel for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with significant government projects and expand their market presence. Additionally, with the contract being awarded and operational up until 2029, businesses have the chance to plan their resources and operations over a stable and extended period.

## Notice

This contract will provide digital skills, product delivery and user centred design capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering digital outcomes within programmes of work in the Data Operations and Data Engineering Division

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5223d3b3-a5fd-4135-9e79-f6ee4ca18b7e |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2025 - 28 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,040,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,040,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 17:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5223d3b3-a5fd-4135-9e79-f6ee4ca18b7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5223d3b3-a5fd-4135-9e79-f6ee4ca18b7e
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b4546c6-5ac6-4d6b-b4e5-dc673791b957
  redacted contract

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