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Transparency - contract award notice

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Jul 2018 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking a Delivery Partner for the WHU Challenge Fund, aimed at administering grant and programme services. This tender process has reached the award stage, with an award value of £500,000. The contract period commenced on 26th June 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The procurement method employed is selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. Delivery addresses encompass multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and select European locations.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in service delivery, particularly those specialising in business services that include law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Businesses with the capability to manage grants and programmes effectively would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially contributing to their growth in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Transparency - contract award notice

Notice Description

The WHU Challenge Fund Delivery Partner is a contract for the supply of a Delivery Partner to administer grant and programme services for WHU Challenge Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3bb288-0a2d-4cac-910f-dcdcfefbe63c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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
Katherine Harrison
Contact Email
katherine.harrison@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07847370568

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4EP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKET SCIENCE

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