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title: "con_26076-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - User Centred Design Services"
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# con_26076-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - User Centred Design Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f635bbcb-0cf0-402b-9e2d-2b62964f9f10

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process under the title "con_26076-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - User Centred Design Services". This process, classified under the IT services category, focuses on providing digital skills and user-centred design capabilities. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £13,000,000, covers regions including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London. Key dates include the tender period's end on 15 August 2024 and the contract period from 18 November 2024 to 18 November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation and user-centred design. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, given the suitability requirements outlined. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's portfolio in the public sector and expand their influence within the UK education sector. Large enterprises, like the awarded supplier Engine Partners UK LLP (Transform), can also benefit from leveraging their capacity to deliver comprehensive IT solutions and support the Department for Education's digital initiatives.

## Notice

This opportunity will provide digital skills and user centred design capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering the Department for Education's (DfE) Operations & infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd72d3c4-ad3b-4d79-959e-b9ffb577b980 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP (TRANSFORM |

## 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 Nov 2024 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd72d3c4-ad3b-4d79-959e-b9ffb577b980

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd72d3c4-ad3b-4d79-959e-b9ffb577b980
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebecde18-aae2-44af-ab06-d2adb710899f
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