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title: "Data Skills and Culture - Career pathways"
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# Data Skills and Culture - Career pathways

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f5a2bd0-f982-49ee-9ccd-89d1dc15ef58

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process led by Digital Defence Limited focused on the "Data Skills and Culture - Career pathways" project within the technical support services industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract was in the award stage as of 23 June 2025. The procurement was carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 5 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28 November 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the award to Mastek (UK) Ltd, an SME based in Reading. Companies operating in technical support and consultancy services in the defence sector could greatly benefit from such opportunities to collaborate on the Defence Data Programme. The focus on developing career pathways opens avenues for service providers poised to deliver innovative training and development solutions for professionals within this specialised industry.

## Notice

To provide activities to achieve the objectives of developing Career Pathways for Professionals, which supports Defence Data Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7783e6a6-5295-4032-8324-ca1dfc8ba895 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £869,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £869,525 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASTEK (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7783e6a6-5295-4032-8324-ca1dfc8ba895

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7783e6a6-5295-4032-8324-ca1dfc8ba895
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cd7f39d-02e5-41be-aac1-314e734b5dc9

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