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Project Management for Cross-DWP Change of Circumstances Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Jan 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for their project management service, titled "Project Management for Cross-DWP Change of Circumstances Service". The industry category for this tender is project-management services other than for construction work (CPV code 79421000). The contract covers various delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 3rd January 2025, contract start date of 6th January 2025, and an end date of 5th October 2025. The total contract value is £251,595 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in delivering high-risk projects with substantial business impacts. Organisations specialising in comprehensive project management services and capable of handling extensive geographical coverage would be well-suited for such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this procurement process, although the awarded supplier for this contract was Accenture (UK) Limited, a large-scale company. Businesses aiming to grow through government contracts and framework agreements can benefit from understanding and participating in tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Project Management for Cross-DWP Change of Circumstances Service

Notice Description

DWP requires a service providing end to end delivery of programmes or projects with high risk or those which have significant business impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1cb3f6-9fec-4690-9469-e3565f6ced80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£251,595 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,595 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cd.digitalchannels@dwp.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE (UK

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