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Employee Experience Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for an "Employee Experience Platform" has been undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located at Brunel Way, Blackpool, with postal code FY4 5ES in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically relating to consulting, software development, Internet and support. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was completed on 29th June 2026. The contract period spans from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2029, with a total value of £714,602. The awarded supplier for this project is Capricorn Ventis Limited, and the award was published on 10th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specializing in IT services and software development. It provides a lucrative opportunity for medium-sized enterprises, considering the suitability requirements specified for SMEs. Companies adept at integrating advanced feedback management and statistical analysis tools would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their portfolios and market presence in the public sector IT services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Experience Platform

Notice Description

Feedback management and research platform which includes statistical analysis, text/sentiment analysis and advanced reporting capabilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7567bdba-e507-476a-86b4-c60c9a0dde3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8d9451-c48a-4f16-aeef-e9367fa1f207
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
Not specified

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
£714,602 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£464,602 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CAPRICORN VENTIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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