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title: "Learner Data Service - Engineering Resource - DfE"
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published: "2024-03-15"
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# Learner Data Service - Engineering Resource - DfE

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50c1e981-2b40-4e76-8018-154f2935d89e

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Learner Data Service - Engineering Resource to Engine Partners UK LLP for a total value of £7,500,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract period running from 30th March 2023 to 30th March 2024. This service falls under the category of technology services and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering opportunities to boost capacity and enhance capabilities.

Businesses in the technology services industry, particularly those with expertise in information technology and data projects, may find opportunities in the Department for Education's procurement process. The current contract for the Learner Data Service presents a chance for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. With a contract value of £7,500,000 and a selective procurement method, businesses with specialism and capacity in digital projects are well-suited to compete and contribute to the DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio.

## Notice

Extension - We require a development partner who will provide the technical capability on the Learner Data Service data and technical projects 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a589c4b9-7e95-42a9-8197-74760a342e84 |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,250,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP (THE ENGINE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a589c4b9-7e95-42a9-8197-74760a342e84
- 31 Mar 2023 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a589c4b9-7e95-42a9-8197-74760a342e84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a589c4b9-7e95-42a9-8197-74760a342e84
  15th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ba81181-d440-4667-a381-4537c55406c9
  n/a
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/19237
  We require a development partner who will provide the technical capability on the Learner Data Service data and technical projects as part of the DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. You will provide expertise and specialism to boost capacity and enhance c

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