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title: "Data Architecture & Governance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff40b100-ffc7-4a55-9042-426da1bd7a95"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-07-28"
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# Data Architecture & Governance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff40b100-ffc7-4a55-9042-426da1bd7a95

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Data Architecture & Governance". This initiative falls under the data services category and covers several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender, which utilised a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, valued at £6,560,000, was awarded to Cadence Innova. The contract period commenced on 4th May 2020 and is set to conclude on 3rd May 2022. The procurement stage has been marked as 'Award', and the final award notice was published on 28th July 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those offering solutions in data architecture and governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore participation in similar upcoming tenders, as the procurement process is aimed at being inclusive. Companies with expertise in transformation activities and new operating models would find this sector lucrative, given the ongoing digital transformation needs within governmental agencies.

## Notice

Data Architecture and Governance services to support the Department's Data Directorate in their transformation activity and transition to a new operating model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac692a1-f9d9-43ab-8e62-adc47eaeb318 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 3 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,560,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CADENCE INNOVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 06:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac692a1-f9d9-43ab-8e62-adc47eaeb318

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac692a1-f9d9-43ab-8e62-adc47eaeb318
  28th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79aaa585-3101-4dcf-a80f-5795b4505498
  n/a

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