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UC QAS Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Mar 2022 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the 'UC QAS Service' was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services including consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £161,000, was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process was initiated in London, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The award date was 25th March 2021, and the tender was officially announced on 25th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in delivering similar services. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth for capable organisations eager to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UC QAS Service

Notice Description

QAS Hosted Services including use of: QAS (7 Million Clicks)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c60730f-1712-4526-a6d9-52d54703551b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f201e3ad-2884-4834-b29e-d6a06d037af3
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

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
£161,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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 9NA
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

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