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title: "con_25859 - Strategic Data Transformation Programme - Technical & QAT"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# con_25859 - Strategic Data Transformation Programme - Technical & QAT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3126e0a6-3731-4933-9762-37a40dfddff1

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the Strategic Data Transformation Programme - Technical & QAT, with the aim of providing digital skills, technical, and quality assurance testing capabilities. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, and covers multiple regions, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other international locations. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, was awarded on 30th August 2024, running until 30th August 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation and quality assurance testing. It is well-suited for large-scale enterprises like Cognizant Worldwide Limited, who was awarded the contract. However, it also presents potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their capabilities. The contract entails substantial work with the DfE, providing a platform for businesses to strengthen their portfolio and gain experience in large government projects.

## Notice

This opportunity will provide digital skills, technical and quality assurance testing capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering the Department for Education's (DfE) Strategic Data Transformation Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7c400f-33e7-4681-9207-ffdc31021313 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 25 Sep 2024 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7c400f-33e7-4681-9207-ffdc31021313

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7c400f-33e7-4681-9207-ffdc31021313
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d16987c-7d9d-4913-8656-3d592e303fe1
  redacted contract

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