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Optical Character Recognition Solution

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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07 Dec 2021 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for an Optical Character Recognition Solution, classified under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code: 72000000). This contract, worth £168,050, was initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th November 2021, and the contract is set to run from 23rd November 2021 until 31st March 2022, covering delivery addresses throughout the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital services, particularly those offering software development and IT consulting. Businesses with expertise in Optical Character Recognition technology or similar digital solutions could find this a suitable avenue for growth, given the preference for SMEs in the suitability criteria. Engaging with this contract could allow businesses to expand their market presence while contributing to the digital transformation goals of public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Optical Character Recognition Solution

Notice Description

Digital services to provide the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3642d3f-887b-4cb1-a000-cf92b38524e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71509818-c850-488e-8b7d-559d4ad0db44
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
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
£168,050 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMARQ

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