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title: "Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services"
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# Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f7258c9-27ca-4f2e-af85-8be30c7eb079

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process for Data Science Services, focusing on Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services. This initiative is crucial for improving existing systems and driving digital transformation within the education sector. The contract, valued at £7,487,346 and awarded to Solirius Ltd, was published on 4th August 2022. It falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code: 72000000) and is being carried out through a selective procurement method, with the contract period running from 29th July 2022 to 28th July 2024. The procurement process has reached the award stage, following a tender period that ended on 6th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) eager to engage in large-scale public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and digital services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts related to the ongoing digital transformation efforts within the Department for Education. The successful integration of innovative services can enhance operational efficiencies and deliver substantial improvements in educational outcomes.

## Notice

DfE require specialist project delivery capabilities to support a mix of continuous improvement of DfE existing systems and a suite of GDS compliant digital projects. The projects are leading the digital transformation of DfE and sector improvement services for is for both legacy and new systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36ed78e-0c86-41b2-bd79-d3b7c7d82b53 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,487,346 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,487,346 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLIRIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36ed78e-0c86-41b2-bd79-d3b7c7d82b53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36ed78e-0c86-41b2-bd79-d3b7c7d82b53
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8281021-34aa-4947-bc0d-529b871ec507
  n/a
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/17400
  Publication

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