---
title: "Funding Service - Improve and Grow Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Funding Service - Improve and Grow Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e.json)

## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the award stage of a contract titled "Funding Service - Improve and Grow Contract". This project pertains to the Information Technology Services category, focusing on digital delivery capabilities for enhancing the Funding Service related to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Department for Education's funding offer to education providers. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £12,785,542, will span from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2027 and will be executed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those capable of developing digital solutions and enhancing data flow and user communications. SMEs and VCSEs are noted to be suitable for participation, offering growth prospects for entities in these sectors. Hippo Digital Ltd has been awarded the contract, showcasing the importance of competitive service delivery in securing such procurement opportunities. Companies with expertise in improving service accessibility and increasing grant offerings will find this contract relevant to their growth strategy.

## Notice

This contract is for digital delivery capabilities to improve and grow the Funding Service which is a group of digital products relating to the ESFA and DfE's Funding offering to education providers. The Supplier shall: - Develop the Funding Service - Improving the Flow of Data (Including the Central Serving of Data) - Improve communications with, and experience of, users - Improve accessibility - Increase the Grant offering - Maintain service levels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79819ed3-603f-4397-9fbe-ec94a16a5e2e |
| 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 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,785,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,785,542 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79819ed3-603f-4397-9fbe-ec94a16a5e2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79819ed3-603f-4397-9fbe-ec94a16a5e2e
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3369ad9-7ba2-4f3c-92f1-a5e3ad36ebd2
  Redacted Contract

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-884f2ab7-590b-44f3-9c67-88b536ad781e.json.