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Digital Advisory Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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10 Jun 2025 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Digital Advisory Services" was managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in Blackpool, England. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £301,400, was awarded on 1st June 2025 and is set to run until 31st May 2026. Services will be delivered across regions including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and further afield in Europe and globally. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the award notice published on 10th June 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital advisory and IT services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their portfolio by associating with a significant government entity like the Department for Work and Pensions, providing a platform to demonstrate expertise in a variety of digital services on an international scale. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive IT solutions to a dispersed clientele across numerous locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Advisory Services

Notice Description

Digital Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-842b5f88-0a25-485a-a6bc-236a2022f83d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e05b3f8-b87c-4507-92b9-1c76b3897d52
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
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
£301,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£301,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 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
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

LAYER 7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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