Award

UCFS Investigation (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

09 Feb 2018 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions sought to procure data and information architecture services through a selective tendering process for the project titled "UCFS Investigation." The contract, awarded for a total value of £190,080, covers a period from 3rd September 2017 to 3rd September 2018. The tender period concluded on 27th July 2017, and the contract was awarded on 28th July 2017. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with the delivery addresses primarily located in Leeds, England, and several British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software solutions and information system architecture. Businesses with capabilities in providing innovative data solutions or systems integration would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The emphasis on a selective procurement method indicates that the buying organisation is looking for established suppliers with proven expertise, creating a competitive landscape for medium and large-sized enterprises within the tech sector.

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Notice Title

UCFS Investigation (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

Data and Information Architecture Service (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-150f38b3-5d48-48b8-963f-a36841fe7464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d3160-8c48-483a-8532-97066a20ec62
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2018 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPIRIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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