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In Work Progression

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "In Work Progression" with the objective to support the department's Futures thinking and enable better delivery of In-Work Progression (IWP). This contract falls under the industry category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV code: 79000000). The procurement process has been completed, with Ipsos Mori selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £171,950, runs from 5th June 2024 to 5th February 2025, and will provide services to various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, marking the final award stage of the process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consulting and business services to engage with government projects aimed at tackling complex issues like systemic barriers in employment progression. The work requires expert skills in Futures thinking, making it an ideal fit for businesses with relevant strategic consultancy capabilities. While the contract is specifically not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the requisite expertise in consulting services will find this contract valuable for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their ability to manage extensive government contracts successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Work Progression

Notice Description

For the department to be able to deliver IWP effectively we need to explore alternative ways that we can deliver that are less W/C dependant or risk not meeting our strategic objective. Progression is a complex problem with a wide range of systemic barriers that stop people progressing. We require a supplier to provide and enable us to apply Futures thinking expertise to support DWP to progress IWP. We do not have this capability within the department to undertake this work internally.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96af1338-0b14-419b-b3cf-ce5ef6d69334
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0376753f-0da1-420c-807c-c0cc10dca3b8
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
Not specified
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
£171,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2024 - 5 Feb 2025 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9DA
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

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

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