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title: "DfE Financial Benchmarking Services for Schools"
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# DfE Financial Benchmarking Services for Schools

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ff7c9f5-6b98-472a-8fb9-d273607d529f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for its 'DfE Financial Benchmarking Services for Schools' project. The buyer, based in Sheffield, England, aimed to support the next phase of the School Resource Management portfolio by merging financial benchmarking services into a streamlined offering. The procurement, classified under 'Custom software development services' in the industry, was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and encompassed a wide geographical scope, including the UK, Europe, and other territories. The contract, valued at £3,400,000, covers the period from 22nd June 2023 to 20th December 2026, with the award stage finalised on 20th June 2023.

This contract opportunity showcases significant potential for business growth by offering specialised software services tied to educational financial management. SMEs specialising in custom software development, particularly those focusing on financial data synthesis and user experience enhancement, would find this opportunity ideal. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company’s portfolio in providing bespoke solutions that cater to governmental and educational sectors, thereby enhancing market reputation and opening doors for future contracts in related areas.

## Notice

Supporting the next phase of the Data and Transparency strand of the School Resource Management (SRM) portfolio, this contract will bring together the DfE's financial benchmarking offers (Schools Financial Benchmarking [SFB] & View My Financial Insights [VMFI]) into one clear offering, subsequently improving processes and user experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cd794-4bff-49a3-839f-4a3086eeeefa |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2023 - 20 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 09:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cd794-4bff-49a3-839f-4a3086eeeefa
- 4 Jul 2023 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cd794-4bff-49a3-839f-4a3086eeeefa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cd794-4bff-49a3-839f-4a3086eeeefa
  19th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79c80d1f-bc4e-4fda-925d-e8d80840b9ec
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