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title: "con_27696 - Aggregated DevOps"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# con_27696 - Aggregated DevOps

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92ec666c-d268-47b5-95ee-c454e96274e5

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in Leeds, England, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Aggregated DevOps". This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with UBDS IT Consulting Limited chosen as the supplier. The procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project's geographic scope includes the United Kingdom and extends globally, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The contract period began on 1st July 2025 and will end on 30th June 2029, with the award being active since 27th June 2025. The entire contract is valued at £12,826,680.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in DevOps, software development, and consulting services. The project supports services related to the Apprenticeship Service, Careers, T-Levels, and Awarding Organisation work, presenting potential growth avenues in the government sector. Companies with capabilities to provide comprehensive IT solutions on a large scale, including those capable of working within a global and varied geographical scope, would find this tender a significant opportunity for expansion and establishing a strong portfolio within public sector projects.

## Notice

This contract is for DevOps services for the Apprenticeship Service (AS); the underpinning 11 services through which government invests PS2.74bn into apprenticeship training annually. In addition, this contract is aggregated to include services for Careers, T-Levels and Awarding Organisation work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b97b5-3cdf-4206-8158-e1a9c8d79266 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,826,680 |
| 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 4AW |
| 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 | UBDS IT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b97b5-3cdf-4206-8158-e1a9c8d79266

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b97b5-3cdf-4206-8158-e1a9c8d79266
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9be460b-b734-40d8-aa83-c9cdf0787971
  n/a

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