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title: "Data Science Testing Service for Digital Service Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31a82645-2cd5-464d-9ebc-0cdbb0eb0016"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2019-12-23"
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# Data Science Testing Service for Digital Service Delivery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a82645-2cd5-464d-9ebc-0cdbb0eb0016

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a "Data Science Testing Service for Digital Service Delivery." This procurement falls under the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £3 million, is set to commence on 1st May 2019 and will conclude on 30th April 2021. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and concluded on 30th April 2019, with the award notice published on 23rd December 2019. The services requested will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, data science, and agile service delivery. Companies with experience in providing flexible testing services or those equipped to work within fast-paced environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the increasing demand for digital transformation in the public sector, this tender offers an excellent platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolios and engage with government projects.

## Notice

A flexible testing service to work in fast-paced agile delivery teams, delivering Government Digital Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b4cbdc-35db-4040-ac3e-d3ff41e68e13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLATWORLDWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2019 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b4cbdc-35db-4040-ac3e-d3ff41e68e13
- 23 Dec 2019 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b4cbdc-35db-4040-ac3e-d3ff41e68e13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b4cbdc-35db-4040-ac3e-d3ff41e68e13
  23rd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d22ff786-ae67-485c-ba83-f74451a3fe19
  Data Science Testing Service for Digital Service Delivery
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baf5cc11-2510-4e0c-9664-1e62e0cd9d07
  Data Science Digital Testing Services

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