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title: "con_28408 - Education Workforce Recruitment: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio A)"
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# con_28408 - Education Workforce Recruitment: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio A)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66ea161f-eb84-4686-8ee7-48ad94d8e0b6

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Education Workforce Recruitment: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio A)" project. The contract, titled "con_28408," falls within the IT services category, specifically "consulting, software development, Internet and support," with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement. The service is intended to be delivered across the United Kingdom and other specified regions, commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2027. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and Olive Jar Digital Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £19,980,000 as of 25th September 2025. The project is aimed at delivering digital outcomes by forming blended teams with digital specialists, other suppliers, and civil servants.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services with capabilities in digital product delivery and user-centred design. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), like Olive Jar Digital Limited, are particularly well-suited to compete for such projects due to the emphasis on flexible, innovative solutions required in forming effective blended teams. Firms that can deliver consulting and support in technology deployment, particularly in the educational sector, would benefit significantly from engaging in this type of procurement. Given the broad geographic scope, businesses with a strong international presence and adaptability would likely excel in the provision of services under this contract.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of digital outcomes for Schools and Education Workforce Recruitment. This includes Product, Delivery, Data, and User-Centred Design. These outcomes will be delivered by individual digital specialists or teams of digital specialists, who will work mainly in blended teams with other suppliers and civil servants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dea71e-9b1f-4e40-a844-6c907a2ffc50 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,980,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLIVE JAR DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 06:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dea71e-9b1f-4e40-a844-6c907a2ffc50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dea71e-9b1f-4e40-a844-6c907a2ffc50
  30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ac31a80-c130-42d5-a920-00510b06b52a
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