--- title: "Developing a Digital and Data Skills Pathway" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0699ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0699ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0699ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-06-19" --- # Developing a Digital and Data Skills Pathway Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0699ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0699ae.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking to procure a supplier for the "Developing a Digital and Data Skills Pathway" project. This initiative, located in London, involves developing a national framework for digital and data skills to be integrated into schools across the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at up to £500,000 and is expected to run until March 2027, beginning in September 2026. The procurement is in the tender stage with an open procedure method, and submissions are due by 31 July 2026. Potential suppliers can submit their enquiries until 3 July 2026, with the award period concluding by 19 August 2026. The process focuses on a mix of IT services, training software development, and educational consultancy, under the industry category for IT and educational training services. This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in digital content development, educational technology, and consultancy services. Companies interested in participating have the chance to shape a future-proofed educational framework, providing substantial business growth potential through the reinforcement of digital integration into schooling systems. Businesses with experience in professional development and working with digital and AI in educational environments will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The requirement for a co-designed solution with the sector and alignment to the national curriculum ensures a broad scope for involvement and collaboration, encouraging consortia and collaborative bids. ## Notice The Department for Education is procuring a supplier to develop a digital and data skills pathway for schools along with support to help implement it effectively. The pathway will set out the minimum and aspirational standards for the skills and expertise needed to use technology, digital, data and AI safely and effectively. It will drive an ongoing professional development journey, can be used to align sector support and new training to a consistent framework and support integration of safe and effective use of technology into pedagogical and management practices, including where it can support engagement, inclusivity, outcomes and workload reduction. The programme must be designed using a number of design principles including co-design with the sector. The contract runs to March 2027 with a budget of up to PS500,000 and will result in a GOV.UK-hosted, future-proofed national framework and support to help its implementation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension at authorties discretion following funding and governance approval ### Planning Information A market engagement session will take place on 2 June 2026 from 11:00-12:00. The link for this session is: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/377473666032143?p=Km3Vwrcc6wfbbXobP1 Meeting ID: 377 473 666 032 143 Passcode: WE3Ky3uq ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058117-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212931 - Training software development services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058117-2026 - 20 May 2026 at 07:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045995-2026 - 15 May 2026 at 08:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044766-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058117-2026 19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045995-2026 20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044766-2026 15th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61209 - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/377473666032143?p=Km3Vwrcc6wfbbXobP1 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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