Scope
Reference
con_29270
Description
DfE are seeking a Supplier to develop a benchmarking application that can be accessed directly by schools.
This should allow schools to easily access price comparison across a key basket of school supply goods
from a subset of key suppliers.
The successful Supplier will work with DfE and the initial batch of participating schools to define their basket
of goods.
Products should be benchmarked on a weekly basis. Products should be matched on a "good, better and
best" matching method to ensure, where possible, value items and brand names are captured. The application
should indicate the best value option.
The first iteration of the application should be available to the first wave of participating schools by the end
of the first quarterly period (by approximately February 2026). The application will be free at the point of use
for participating schools.
The successful Supplier will hold monthly update calls with DfE and attend quarterly contract
management meetings (virtual unless otherwise arranged).
Contract 1. con_29270 - Benchmarking tool for Schools Pilot
Supplier
Contract value
- £82,250 excluding VAT
- £98,700 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 November 2025
Contract dates
- 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026
- Possible extension to 16 November 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
4x three month extensions available (quarterly), up to a maximum of an additional 12 months beyond initial term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Signed contract documents
Benchmarking 25.26 - Redacted.pdf
Redacted Contract
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
TCM Technology Ltd
1st Floor Cotton House, Queen Street
Manchester
M2 5HS
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@skuuudle.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. con_29270 - Benchmarking tool for Schools Pilot
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government