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title: "Data Science agile development - Development, Architecture and DevOps Services"
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# Data Science agile development - Development, Architecture and DevOps Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d46ddff0-b44a-4c6e-855c-527bc2a25590

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## Summary

The contract titled "Data Science agile development - Development, Architecture and DevOps Services" was awarded to Methods by the Department For Education, located in Manchester, England. This procurement process, initiated as an open tender, has completed and was valued at £4,500,000. The contract period began on 1 April 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2021. The project focuses on delivering services related to data science as part of a digital transformation programme, with a specific emphasis on continuous improvement and new system delivery.

This tender represents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data science, software development, and DevOps engineering. Companies with a strong capability in technical architecture and a collaborative ethos are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Providers that can offer innovative solutions and work effectively alongside existing digital teams, particularly in the education sector, could find themselves positioned favourably in future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Services for developer, technical architect and dev ops engineer roles to help to continue to deliver our Data Science Digital Transformation Programme. This will be a mix of continuous improvement to existing systems and delivery of new systems though GDS phases. The supplier will work alongside in-house digital teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5cd912-7675-4a3b-8e0d-ebcba132ce54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | METHOD BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY; METHODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2019 at 14:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5cd912-7675-4a3b-8e0d-ebcba132ce54
- 23 Dec 2019 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5cd912-7675-4a3b-8e0d-ebcba132ce54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5cd912-7675-4a3b-8e0d-ebcba132ce54
  23rd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78006350-b56b-43c4-b30b-b17ab7c8562f
  Data Science Development

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