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title: "con_25726 - Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-08-22"
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# con_25726 - Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5557954-d41c-49c4-8b5b-4f93bbaba3fb

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the award stage for the contract titled "con_25726 - Data Science Services - Project Delivery and User Centred Design Services". This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support services. The procurement process used a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on the 16th of September 2024 and ends on the 15th of September 2026, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on the 31st of July 2024 with a total contract value of £9,997,557.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital product delivery and user-centred design within the data science domain. Organisations like Solirius Consulting, an SME awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete. The framework agreement method allows SMEs to leverage existing relationships and expedite the procurement process, making it a lucrative opportunity for growth. SMEs that can provide specialised IT consultancy and software development services stand to benefit greatly from such contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and credibility.

## Notice

A supplier/consortium to provide Product and Delivery, and User Centred Design digital specialists to deliver outcomes across the Data Science Division.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33e6f37-7f4e-42c8-8b22-3bc16a637959 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,997,557 |
| 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 | SOLIRIUS 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

- 22 Aug 2024 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33e6f37-7f4e-42c8-8b22-3bc16a637959

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33e6f37-7f4e-42c8-8b22-3bc16a637959
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/864e3894-3623-465e-a8fa-34ba4c2ca453
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