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title: "Data Directorate Engineering capability build"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d449cc8-56b1-4f1b-8bfd-57df28138b42"
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# Data Directorate Engineering capability build

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d449cc8-56b1-4f1b-8bfd-57df28138b42

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Data Directorate Engineering capability build," aimed at enhancing technical capabilities to support a data transformation work programme for schools. This project falls within the IT services industry category and was carried out under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The project was initiated with a contract period starting from 30th July 2020 and concluding on 29th July 2022, with a total contract value of £100,000. The tender was officially awarded on 29th July 2020, and all activities have since been marked as complete.

This contracting opportunity represents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to establish partnerships in educational technology. Businesses in these sectors can leverage this opportunity to provide innovative solutions in data management and service improvement that are integral to the education sector's ongoing transformation efforts.

## Notice

A development partner to deliver the technical capability to support data transformation work programme for collection of school's data. The transformation programme will cover a mix of continuous improvement to existing services and the delivery of new systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b209e3a-3deb-4837-8f34-abe7a6908fbe |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2020 - 29 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ENGINE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b209e3a-3deb-4837-8f34-abe7a6908fbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b209e3a-3deb-4837-8f34-abe7a6908fbe
  23rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/286d93f3-3cde-4a01-858a-5e76a765a0c6
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