Award

Software Value Added Reseller (VAR)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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05 Apr 2024 at 11:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a Software Value Added Reseller (VAR) contract to Computacenter UK Ltd. The contract, with a value of £37m, involves providing IT services such as consulting and software development. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, based in London, England.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for IT companies specialising in software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the contract particularly suitable. Businesses interested in providing IT consulting, software development, or related services should consider competing for this contract, awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions, which aims to establish an efficient route for low-value software purchases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Value Added Reseller (VAR)

Notice Description

Contract Award notice relating to DWP's Software Value Added Reseller (VAR) Contract, providing the Department with an efficient route to procure DWP's low value software purchases. The maximum contract value is PS37m (zero commitment & exc. VAT) which includes the Initial Call-Off Period and Call-Off Extension Period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c76de9-e540-4233-b6ab-40efa49c68ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281d767b-502c-4211-96cc-57753e82867b
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

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
£2,947,281 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
manchestercorporatehub.softwarecommercialteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

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