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title: "Provision of an online learning platform for data, analytics and artificial intelligence training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069214"
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# Provision of an online learning platform for data, analytics and artificial intelligence training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069214

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an online learning platform for data, analytics and artificial intelligence training." This contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, involves the supply of a comprehensive organisation-wide licence to DataCamp by Data Science Central UK Limited. The initiative engages the central government's focus on enhancing data literacy, coding skills, data visualisation, and analytical capability among its staff, facilitating data-driven decision-making across various policy and operational domains. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract period slated to begin on 22 June 2026 and conclude on 21 June 2028, covering regions across the United Kingdom, including London.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning and training solutions for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence sectors. Organisations capable of offering innovative and robust digital learning platforms tailored to governmental needs are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The focus on a direct award underscores the demand for unique and specialised resources in this field. Businesses with expertise in developing scalable and flexible training solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and contribute to upskilling initiatives within public sector entities.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of an organisation-wide licence to DataCamp, an online learning platform delivering self-guided and instructor-led training in data, analytics and artificial intelligence. The service provides a structured curriculum covering data literacy, coding (including Python, R and SQL), data visualisation, business intelligence and emerging AI tools. This contract is will enable staff to access learning on demand, supporting the development of analytical capability and data-driven decision-making across policy development and operational delivery.

### Procurement Information

The supplier delivers a breadth of learning and development materials suited to the Department's specific requirements. Data Science Central UK provides specialist resources that are demonstrably unique, with no viable alternative providers currently available in the market that meet our needs. Accordingly, we intend to award the contract under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041671-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,457 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | DATA SCIENCE CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 07:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041671-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 08:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041354-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041671-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041354-2026
  6th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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