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title: "PS290 - CDO Data Skills Transformation"
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# PS290 - CDO Data Skills Transformation

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49383f61-147f-4e82-a77c-d1083a14c76f

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## Summary

Digital Defence Limited has completed the procurement process for the "PS290 - CDO Data Skills Transformation" project, targeting the technical support services category. This project, located in England, focuses on three primary areas: Data Catalogue and Curation, Data Governance, and Upskilling. The procurement process, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, has advanced to the award stage with Korn Ferry (UK) Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 300,000, commenced on 21 July 2023 and concluded on 30 September 2023. Prior to this, the tender period ended on 15 July 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those with expertise in data skills transformation and talent development within the Defence sector. Companies classified as SMEs are well-suited for this tender, given the specific project requirements. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their credibility in the industry, and establish long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence and other prominent entities.

## Notice

In order to accelerate the delivery of its strategy, DDO has commissioned three strands of work: Data Catalogue and Curation, Data Governance and Upskilling. The purpose of the Upskilling workstream is to: Prepare the DDO team to champion and embed the governance structures, policies and procedures developed within the other two strands Implement a coherent set of DDO-specific talent initiatives in service of Defence becoming an employer of choice for Data professionals MoD team will provide Laptops and collaboration tools to facilitate collaborative workspace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55677868-c100-4050-b736-62bcede01b17 |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORN FERRY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55677868-c100-4050-b736-62bcede01b17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55677868-c100-4050-b736-62bcede01b17
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1db80ad2-c899-4aff-be48-6f8b4eb78849

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