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DWP Knowledge Based Verification

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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21 Jan 2022 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as the contracting authority for a project titled "DWP Knowledge Based Verification," which focuses on developing knowledge-based verification questions in the information technology services industry. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, carried out via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,128,600, commenced on 17 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 16 January 2023. The tender period ended on 8 April 2021, and delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and other British overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to engage with a major government contract. Businesses that specialise in knowledge verification, software development, or related IT services would be well-suited to participate. This contract not only allows for growth through direct service provision to a government body but also offers the potential for long-term collaboration within the wider framework agreement established by the DWP.

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Notice Title

DWP Knowledge Based Verification

Notice Description

The Supplier is providing services for the Identification and Development of DWP Knowledge Based Verification Questions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-826e0220-3034-486b-8dbf-251fc2f9b45c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0756ec1b-d578-410a-99d1-4432f73c29a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,128,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,128,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HIPPO DIGITAL

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