Planning

Strategic Workforce Planning System

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

11 Jan 2019 at 15:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is initiating a procurement process for a Strategic Workforce Planning System, aimed at IT services within the consulting and software development industry category. The engagement phase is currently planned, with a milestone for feedback completion set for 25 January 2019. The procurement process includes a Request for Information (RFI) to engage potential suppliers and gather insights that will shape the forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering IT consulting and software development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the DWP is open to receiving diverse responses to better understand market capabilities. Companies that can provide innovative workforce planning solutions will be well-suited to compete as the DWP seeks to enhance its operational efficiency through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Workforce Planning System

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wishes to give notice of a potential contract opportunity for a Strategic Workforce Planning Solution. This Request for Information (RFI) document is being made available for potential suppliers who are interested in participating in the procurement process. The Department is engaging with the market to share information, and invite feedback on the requirements, in order to help develop the final Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack. This market engagement exercise is also designed to ensure that the final ITT pack provides all potential suppliers with a clear understanding of the Department's requirements to help reduce the number of questions that may be raised during the procurement process, and therefore reducing the project timescale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e84aa0-99eb-4b03-8a7e-eae76a2ee04b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
John Baldwin
Contact Email
cd.ddspmailbox@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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