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title: "Explore Education Statistics - extending public beta development phase"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Explore Education Statistics - extending public beta development phase

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53cc53ed-61ab-4df8-b878-2801f905cb69

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to enhance its data collection, storage, and analysis capabilities through the award of a contract titled "Explore Education Statistics - extending public beta development phase." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The contract is currently active, with a total value of £1,500,000. The project's official tender ended on 23 March 2021, while the contract period commenced on 30 April 2021 and will continue until 29 April 2023. The procurement method used was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software development sectors, especially those with expertise in data management and analytics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can provide innovative solutions tailored to the educational sector's needs. Companies with experience in government contracts and a strong understanding of data strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

This work supports DfE's Data Strategy and the organisation's intent to modernise the way that data are collected, stored and analysed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e91db26-aa81-4658-9fc9-2121f730b164 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIVE IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e91db26-aa81-4658-9fc9-2121f730b164

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e91db26-aa81-4658-9fc9-2121f730b164
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c711c5aa-2ce1-4916-a7fe-a9dc5eb6f021
  n/a

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