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title: "Data Modelling Software (con_27123)"
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# Data Modelling Software (con_27123)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a25377c3-a373-48e5-83fb-25e0e0b8c21b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Data Modelling Software" project, initiated by the Department for Education, focuses on acquiring software tools to manage enterprise data assets effectively. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is marked as complete with the procurement stage at the award phase. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Business Thinking Ltd t/a Datavault, with a start date of 31 March 2025 and ending on 29 September 2026. This project serves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other global locations, with an estimated contract value of £181,500.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in data modelling and software solutions, particularly those focusing on data integration, metadata management, and business intelligence initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they meet the suitability requirements specified by the Department for Education. Companies capable of offering innovative data governance and analytics solutions can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio and establish a strong foothold in public sector contracts, which hold the potential for future collaborations and business growth.

## Notice

Data Modelling Software to find, visualize, design, deploy and standardize enterprise data assets. Discover and document data from anywhere for consistency, clarity and artifact reuse across large-scale data integration, master data management, metadata management, Big Data, business intelligence and analytics initiatives, while supporting data governance and intelligence efforts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d0f904-5620-47c2-8839-116629064bba |
| 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 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,093 |
| 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 | BUSINESS THINKING LTD T/A DATAVAULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d0f904-5620-47c2-8839-116629064bba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d0f904-5620-47c2-8839-116629064bba
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20b614a7-f679-47d2-a758-396e85ffde6c
  Redacted Contract

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