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Audit into ARA

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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28 Sep 2022 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed an Audit into ARA procurement process. The contract, valued at £487,250 GBP, falls under the IT services category and involves consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 20, 2022, with the contract period spanning from May 23, 2022, to September 12, 2022. The contracting authority, DWP, is located in Blackpool, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in consulting and software development, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions on the Audit into ARA project. Given the selective procurement method, businesses experienced in framework agreements would be well-suited to compete. The contract value of £487,250 GBP indicates a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration within the specified services category. Businesses operating in the UK and overseas territories can consider leveraging their expertise to support DWP in meeting their Audit requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit into ARA

Notice Description

DWP Business Audit will be the strategic solution for the real-time ingest of DWP Business Audit data from Blue and Green Zone products and the provision of that data to users who need it to support investigations in Fraud and Error. This component will deliver Audit capabilities to the ARA, providing an immutable datastore for Audit events and supporting DWP regulator Audit use cases. This contract refers only to the Discovery phase of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c6d7fc-6560-436e-a9f0-a7cad6f17faf
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£487,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£487,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2022 - 12 Sep 2022 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTER GROUP

Further Information

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