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title: "Learner Data Service - Engineering Resource Capability DfE"
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# Learner Data Service - Engineering Resource Capability DfE

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31efcd39-ea13-43cf-88af-acf8eb4dc28b

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking a development partner to provide technical engineering capabilities for the Learner Data Service project, part of DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. The contract falls under the Information Technology Services category and encompasses a wide range of regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Engine Partners UK LLP, trading as Transform. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13 June 2024 and the contract commencing on 1 October 2024, running until 30 September 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £17,300,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services to engage in a high-value project with the government, which can enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with the DfE's in-house digital and data teams will enable the selected business to showcase their expertise, boost capacity, and gain substantial exposure while contributing to a pivotal governmental data transformation initiative.

## Notice

We require a development partner who will provide the technical Engineering capability for the Learner Data Service data and technical project as part of the DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. You will provide expertise and specialism to boost capacity and enhance capability, working alongside our in-house digital and data teams supporting delivery and operational running.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3769fbe5-8e4b-4794-ba00-64060f40c260 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,300,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP -TRADING AS TRANSFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 21:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3769fbe5-8e4b-4794-ba00-64060f40c260

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3769fbe5-8e4b-4794-ba00-64060f40c260
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb008771-45f8-4ef2-87ff-34d52834342e
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