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Notifications Service - Cloud Based Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

06 May 2021 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, based in London, is seeking a supplier for a Notifications Service – Cloud Based Support. This procurement, classified under Computer support and consultancy services (CPV: 72600000), recently reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 1 December 2020. The total contract value is £3,000,000 and is scheduled to run until 30 November 2022. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 18 November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those specialising in cloud-based support and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on adaptability and tailored services that align with government requirements. Engaging with this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and experience in working with public sector clients, promoting future growth and expansion in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Notifications Service - Cloud Based Support

Notice Description

Notifications Service - Cloud Based Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13c514b2-0c65-42f8-b99f-0b1da13c2a4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426cb1fc-6a54-4707-ba63-0335e9c25c09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.johnson8@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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