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title: "A discovery to understand how access to the National Pupil Database can be modernised"
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# A discovery to understand how access to the National Pupil Database can be modernised

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb92cc90-59b3-4b92-9286-053b73991e8e

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently concluded a procurement process entitled "A discovery to understand how access to the National Pupil Database can be modernised," which falls under the industry category of research and development services. The tender was initiated as a result of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £43,200. The contract period ran from 4 December 2017 to 28 February 2018, covering a broad delivery area that includes the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The procurement stage is complete, with final award notification made on 28 November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking to expand their portfolios. Companies that can provide innovative data collection and analysis solutions, particularly those with experience in educational data, will likely find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. By participating in such governmental projects, businesses can enhance their credibility and reach, unlocking further potential collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

A discovery to identify the best delivery routes for DfE's future need to collect, match, process, analyse and correct data relating to schools, pupils and performance in a cost effective, timely manner and to the necessary high standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680e6842-3864-4ef0-a906-d65c798b4a73 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,200 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680e6842-3864-4ef0-a906-d65c798b4a73
- 19 Dec 2017 at 16:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680e6842-3864-4ef0-a906-d65c798b4a73
- 19 Dec 2017 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680e6842-3864-4ef0-a906-d65c798b4a73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680e6842-3864-4ef0-a906-d65c798b4a73
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e106e3af-7166-499d-bcbf-dbd80afc4ecf
  Contract

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