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DWP IPS Exploitation - Identity and Security

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the "DWP IPS Exploitation - Identity and Security" service contract, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category (CPV code: 48000000). This contract was awarded under the G Cloud 14 framework, using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage, where the contract was effectively awarded on 28th February 2025. The contract period commences on 3rd March 2025 and ends on 1st September 2025. The project, to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, holds an estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum value noted at £393,750.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly in identity and security systems, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier, Cavendish Wood Ltd, a Manchester-based SME, exemplifies the type of business that could benefit from such procurements. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence within government services and IT security fields will find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

DWP IPS Exploitation - Identity and Security

Notice Description

Service contract awarded under G Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0153f441-aa87-4f73-ac73-ac51a85d2b3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f43a44-ea80-4b97-b587-4c5c4f0db8ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£393,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAVENDISH WOOD

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