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title: "Data Science services - Departement for Education"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92876e03-a6bd-46ff-ab4d-78abe7c2460e"
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# Data Science services - Departement for Education

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92876e03-a6bd-46ff-ab4d-78abe7c2460e

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Data Science services, specifically focusing on DevOps and architecture services to enhance application delivery capabilities. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Technical computer support services, is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £3,900,000, had its tender period end on 30th September 2020, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2020 and running until 1st April 2022. The process was conducted via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has reached the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly in the technology and digital services sector. Businesses specialising in DevOps, software development, and IT infrastructure management would be well-suited to compete, as they can provide innovative solutions to meet the Department for Education’s need for efficient and high-velocity services. By engaging with these types of tenders, SMEs can expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector market.

## Notice

DevOps and Architecture services to increase ability to deliver applications and services at high velocity: evolving products at a faster pace than using traditional software development and infrastructure management processes. This means the DfE can better serve its customers, meet the demand for building GDS compliant services and new requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef70aa5c-0575-4bbf-9196-8860e83970f1 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,900,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIMBUS DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef70aa5c-0575-4bbf-9196-8860e83970f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef70aa5c-0575-4bbf-9196-8860e83970f1
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d5aaaf4-a87d-4658-9425-7e36a0c393bc
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