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Optical Recognition & Complex Analysis Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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08 Dec 2021 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed a tender titled "Optical Recognition & Complex Analysis Support Services," aimed at providing support for the Optical Recognition and Complex Analysis (ORCA) solution. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, with a total contract value of £16,500. The procurement method employed was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period is set from 22nd November 2021 to 21st November 2022. The delivery location for the services is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly in consulting and software development. Businesses that can provide optical recognition solutions or complex analysis support could effectively compete for future contracts within this procurement framework. Given the active nature of the award to the supplier, Demarq, there remains a chance for other businesses to align their offerings with the needs of the Department for Work and Pensions for similar future engagements.

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Notice Title

Optical Recognition & Complex Analysis Support Services

Notice Description

Support services for the Optical Recognition and Complex Analysis (ORCA) Solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19f15407-fb8c-484e-85cc-111c1a275f4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56bb672-86fd-4ba0-ac15-76fe6440ef88
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2022 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

DEMARQ

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