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Cloud Services to Support Debt Project

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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10 Apr 2025 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for cloud services to support an ongoing debt project under their Future Debt Service initiative. This project falls within the IT services industry category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other global regions. The procurement was executed via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Critical dates include the tender period ending on 13 February 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1 April 2025, lasting until 31 March 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £2,730,672 GBP, with an initial award value of £1,820,448 GBP to the supplier, Arum Systems Limited.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in cloud services, IT consulting, software development, and digital support are well-suited to compete for similar projects. The multi-location scope further broadens the potential for businesses to offer innovative solutions and expand their geographical footprint. Organisations looking to partner with government bodies like DWP can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and gain credibility in the public procurement sector. The awarded supplier, Arum Systems Limited, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully secure high-value contracts through selective procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Services to Support Debt Project

Notice Description

Cloud services to support ongoing work on the Future Debt Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2745fc68-7416-492f-9867-dfa93ae09c5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84bde0c2-2224-454f-bd2b-24d60bcf4b71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, 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
£2,730,672 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,820,448 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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

ARUM SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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