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title: "con_28287 - Education Workforce Retention: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio B)"
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# con_28287 - Education Workforce Retention: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio B)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8abdf206-c045-4d13-86c5-b5639fb43750

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in London, has concluded the procurement process for an IT services contract entitled "Education Workforce Retention: Product, Delivery and Data and User-Centred Design (Schools Digital Portfolio B)". This selective procurement was undertaken as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it falls within the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Version 1 Solutions Limited being the successful supplier. The contract period started on 29th August 2025 and will conclude on 28th August 2027, with the service expected to be delivered across various geographical locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £18,690,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in IT services and digital solutions. The contract seeks the contribution of digital specialists or teams to deliver services in collaboration with other suppliers and civil servants, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in user-centred design and digital product delivery. Given its scope and international delivery locations, this contract is well-suited for businesses capable of operating across multiple jurisdictions and contributing to the digital transformation in educational services. SMEs with a strong track record in innovative IT solutions and a focus on the education sector will likely find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of digital outcomes for Schools and Education Workforce Retention. 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/895bf1b5-294d-4e31-b6dc-9a0fe6850ace |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,690,000 |
| 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 | VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS |

## 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 Sep 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895bf1b5-294d-4e31-b6dc-9a0fe6850ace

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895bf1b5-294d-4e31-b6dc-9a0fe6850ace
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a192da8-78b8-43b5-ac97-455c0c9091c5
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## Provenance

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