Scope
Reference
PRN2477
Description
The Data team in the Office for Students works as an enabler to the whole organisation providing insight and data as well as collecting and assuring data from higher education providers and supporting internal processes with automation and data visualisation.We have identified internal processes that can be transformed with AI and automation. Making use of our data platform (Azure and Databricks) we can provide significant time savings and improve process consistency. Development and exploitation of the platform will be key deliverables of this contract, as well as upskilling Data colleagues.
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Total value (estimated)
- £833,333 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027
- Possible extension to 15 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The approximate value of the 12 month extension period, if taken up, will be £200,000. This is allowing for delivered initiatives to embed and mature.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
28 January 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Office for Students
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZM-6681-RPZP
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0117 931 7149
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government