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Employee Authentication Audit

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 Jan 2025 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for an external audit of their Employee Authentication Service, classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet, and support). The contract, valued at £33,750, was awarded to LRQA on 30th December 2024, with a contract period from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct and single tender action, appropriate for contracts below the threshold. The areas covered include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, as the DWP encourages their participation. Successful completion of contracts like this can foster business growth, enhance credibility, and provide further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Authentication Audit

Notice Description

An external audit of the Employee Authentication Service (EAS-R)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61661e55-7c3f-4f44-95d5-79189a7758ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa9fa7b-ac56-46fb-839e-30631c56a10c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£33,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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

LRQA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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