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Fraud Error and Debt - Optical Character Recognition Solution

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Mar 2020 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Fraud Error and Debt - Optical Character Recognition Solution." This contract, valued at £79,730, falls under the IT services industry category. Located in Blackpool, North West England, the procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2020, with the contract period commencing on 2nd March 2020 and ending on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and bespoke solutions. Businesses capable of creating or enhancing Optical Character Recognition systems would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the growing demand for advanced analytical tools to support financial investigations. Engaging with such government contracts can significantly boost an SME’s visibility and clientele in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fraud Error and Debt - Optical Character Recognition Solution

Notice Description

The current Altia application has 2 separate tools. The first is an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool, the second is an Analysis tool. These tools are used by SOC FIU and analysts to support them in the analysis of large volumes of financial data/bank statements in order to assist and progress their investigations. Some of the functionality this software assists with include, Identifying criminality, identifying patterns and trends in the activity of organised criminal gangs, double counting activity. Without this software the only other option would be to manually input the data into Microsoft Excel, this process could take several days/weeks to input. This contract will be for the development of a replacement bespoke Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ac98859-ae23-4d85-951c-6fb256bc2d03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1862e58-d1c4-4996-b8f5-45e77d2dfdf2
Current Stage
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 30 days
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 8ES
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMARQ

Further Information

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