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Slack (ecm_9114)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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31 Mar 2022 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions for the provision of Slack software, classified under software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £190,597.20, was awarded under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 30th March 2021 and concludes on 29th March 2022. Key details include the completion status of the tender, which ended on 16th March 2021, and the delivery addresses covering various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology firms, especially those specialising in software development and integration services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for such contracts are established large-scale IT suppliers capable of delivering innovative software solutions. The successful execution of this contract demonstrates the value that can be derived from public sector partnerships, fostering business growth and market expansion for suppliers in the tech industry.

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Notice Title

Slack (ecm_9114)

Notice Description

Slack software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fb0136d-3ba1-4186-9e4c-ba0a089a6bf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a4c431-83c7-4552-af0f-f1081d78128d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,597 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,597 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2022 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
technology.bom@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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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