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RPC Licenses Proof of Concept

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 Apr 2025 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process titled "RPC Licenses Proof of Concept," which involves acquiring licences from One Plus One to support efforts in reducing parental conflict. This procurement falls under the IT services category, within consulting, software development, internet, and support, and is classified under CPV code 72000000. Located in Blackpool, England, this contract was awarded following a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 12th March 2025, with the active contract period spanning from 13th March 2025 to 9th May 2025. The award was published on 30th April 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with skills in consulting and software development. With a focus on reducing parental conflict, service providers with innovative solutions in family services will find this tender particularly relevant. The process, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, provides a platform for organisations to showcase their expertise in digital solutions and contribute to projects with significant social impact. Businesses in the North West region, or those with the capability to deliver services there, would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RPC Licenses Proof of Concept

Notice Description

A proof of concept to obtain licenses to access a portal and service provided by One Plus One to help supporting reducing parental conflict.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2393929e-ec53-4ec0-b961-c21f6c1c8b2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39cf4f64-1916-45d7-9e3f-bde9d1fdb04d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£89,106 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 9 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ONEPLUSONE MARRIAGE AND PARTNERSHIP RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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