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Universal Credit Design Support Resources.

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Aug 2023 at 10:10

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28 Mar 2023 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for 'Universal Credit Design Support Resources' to CGI IT UK LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £2,380,050 GBP, and the contract period is from February 27, 2023, to February 26, 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on February 24, 2023, in London, United Kingdom. The main procurement category is services.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in IT services, consulting, software development, and support to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Suitable businesses should be capable of enhancing digital services to support citizens transitioning to Universal Credit. The Department's focus is on delivering resources to help citizens understand and access available support. Businesses with proven track records in similar projects are well-suited to participate in this opportunity for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Credit Design Support Resources.

Notice Description

This is a 24-month Contract that provides for the provision of resources in support of UC. At a high-level the Contracting Authority requires a flexible supplier that can support UC to enhance a digital service(s) to support citizens need to be able to understand and access what help and support is available to enable their transition to UC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e05fa4df-b06c-4565-9e13-3733746871ef
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
£2,380,050 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,380,050 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2025 2-3 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3LR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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