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title: "con_27697 - Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design"
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published: "2025-07-16"
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# con_27697 - Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba534111-45ff-4a8d-8ec9-2be91f7a1046

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## Summary

The Department for Education, headquartered at the Sanctuary Buildings in London, has concluded the procurement process titled "con_27697 - Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation: Product, Delivery and Data and User Centred Design." This tender, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, utilises a call-off method from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement approach. The procurement, which covers territories including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond, has advanced to the award stage with Version 1 Solutions Limited being named the supplier. The contract commenced on 4th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 3rd July 2027, with a total value of £19.74 million.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on digital and data transformation services, particularly those with expertise in user-centred design and delivery within the education sector. Organisations already engaging with government frameworks and familiar with selective procurement can find this particularly advantageous. The involvement of a respected department like the Department for Education further underscores the importance and reach of this contract, which can serve as a significant reference for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of digital outcomes for Schools and Education Digital Services and Data Transformation. This includes Product, Delivery, Data, and User-Centred Design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b969fe-7fbc-46db-961c-449b30abe56d |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,740,000 |
| 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

- 16 Jul 2025 at 10:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b969fe-7fbc-46db-961c-449b30abe56d
- 16 Jul 2025 at 06:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b969fe-7fbc-46db-961c-449b30abe56d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b969fe-7fbc-46db-961c-449b30abe56d
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aba0ec37-240d-46ac-b67d-343ed5860a93
  n/a

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