Planning

DWP Digital Group - North East Supplier Event

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

19 Sep 2018 at 12:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "DWP Digital Group - North East Supplier Event," targeting suppliers in the IT services industry, particularly those providing Digital Skills and Software as a Service solutions. The event is planned to take place in the North East of England, likely from late October to early November, with the engagement end date set for 3rd October 2018. Interested suppliers must register their interest by emailing DWP by the specified deadline, submitting a summary of their organisation and service offering.

This supplier event presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the digital services sector to enhance their visibility and engage directly with one of the UK's largest public service providers. By participating, suppliers can showcase their capabilities, network with key stakeholders, and explore potential future contract opportunities with DWP. Given the DWP’s commitment to fostering local businesses, this is an excellent chance for SMEs that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and related services to potentially grow their business in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Digital Group - North East Supplier Event

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department we administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. DWP Digital Group operates on a scale unrivalled almost anywhere. Our services touch the lives of almost everyone in the UK at some point. Our IT systems manage 7.35 million benefit claims each year, paying PS165 billion in benefits and pensions. DWP Digital Group would like to offer suppliers that provide Digital Skills and Software as a Service solutions the opportunity to attend a supplier event. This event is open to suppliers based in the North East area and we are particularly keen to encourage attendance by SME suppliers. The day will consist of a short presentation delivered by DWP Digital with the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions followed by an afternoon session giving suppliers the opportunity to run stalls which can be visited by DWP attendees. Overall objectives of the day will be: * To increase the awareness of the Digital teams to local suppliers in the market place; * To increase the visibility of local SME's to DWP; * To knowledge share and look for new market opportunities. The date and location of the event are still to be confirmed but it is likely to be late October to early November. A more detailed agenda will be issued nearer the time once attendees etc. are confirmed. Representation will be limited to two attendees per supplier. If you are a supplier that provides Digital Skills and/or Software as a Service solutions and would like to attend please respond to the email address below by close of business on the 3rd of October registering your interest. Please include a Word document providing a summary of your organisation and service offering, and why you think you should be selected to attend the event. Email address for responses - CD.DDSPMAILBOX@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK .Any supplier that may be contacted directly or who responds to this notice, may not necessarily be invited to the event and does not have a privileged position in relation to any future contract opportunity. Any subsequent procurements that DWP conducts will be based on the fair and objective outcome of a procurement process. Please see more detailed notice attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b393e867-4934-42a8-9ef0-ea1c2439d072
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Mark Cranshaw
Contact Email
mark.cranshaw@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice URLs

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