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Engineering Life Cycle Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 Mar 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a selective procurement process for Engineering Life Cycle Support services, spanning a 12-month period starting from 24th February 2025 and concluding on 23rd February 2026. This contract, valued at £480,000 GBP, falls under the IT services industry category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 7th February 2025. The services will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the project's suitability conditions. Companies with expertise in engineering life cycle support and IT services are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Pixel Group Ltd, trading as Pixel Global, has been awarded the contract, showcasing their capabilities in delivering comprehensive life cycle support services. This opportunity allows IT service providers to leverage their consultancy and software development expertise to engage with the public sector and expand their business portfolio.

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Notice Title

Engineering Life Cycle Support

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering Life Cycle services for a 12 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba76d52-97cb-42e5-841f-7ab0b4cc7761
Current Stage
Award
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIXEL GLOBAL - TRADING AS PIXEL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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