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title: "Data Science and Advanced Analytics Division Development, Dev Ops, Architecture and Data Engineering"
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# Data Science and Advanced Analytics Division Development, Dev Ops, Architecture and Data Engineering

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e5d8c51-1663-4433-a015-c4668d8bc71a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the provision of managed services to support critical data services, projects, programmes, and emerging technologies in the education sector. This project, titled "Data Science and Advanced Analytics Division Development, Dev Ops, Architecture and Data Engineering," falls under the IT services category and encompasses consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The contract has been awarded to Cognizant Worldwide Limited for a total value of £9,998,223. The contract period runs from 18th February 2025 to 17th February 2027. Geographically, the services will cover British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and advanced analytics. With the contract specifically encouraging SME and VCSE participation, it opens doors for small and socially driven enterprises to engage in large-scale public sector projects. Companies with expertise in data science, DevOps, IT architecture, and data engineering will find this project aligns well with their capabilities and presents an opportunity for substantial business growth by delivering enhanced value and user satisfaction within the education sector.

## Notice

managed services to support critical data services, projects, programmes, and emerging technologies to increase user satisfaction across the education sector and deliver enhanced value on taxpayers' monies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c89b790-1145-4261-8400-8d9f744bb517 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,998,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,998,223 |
| 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 | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c89b790-1145-4261-8400-8d9f744bb517

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c89b790-1145-4261-8400-8d9f744bb517
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ed0a577-76a2-46b0-8476-98b603393903
  final signed redacted contract pdf

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