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UC Job Skills Matching - Test & Learn Phase

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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21 Jan 2022 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which is seeking a technology solution to enhance job skills matching during the Test & Learn Phase as part of its initiative. This contract, classified under IT services, has a total value of £108,182.50 and is now complete. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period scheduled from 28th February 2022 to 31st August 2022. The tender concluded on 21st December 2021, and it covered regions including England and the broader United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those that cater to job market solutions and claimant support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the support for their involvement in this contract. Innovative companies that can deliver outcome-focused technology solutions aimed at enhancing job placement for individuals would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UC Job Skills Matching - Test & Learn Phase

Notice Description

DWP is seeking a technology solution that is outcome-focused and: - - helps claimants move closer or into the labour market - helps job seekers to find new job opportunities which are best suited to their skills and experience

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77b2e1c-2fd8-4a97-889c-16f273f85e59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£108,182 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,182 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADZUNA

Further Information

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