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Creative Document Collaboration

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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09 May 2023 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Blackpool, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Creative Document Collaboration" project, which involves the provision of Adobe licences. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), with locations of delivery spanning the United Kingdom and beyond. It was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has progressed from the tender to the award stage, with important dates marking the conclusion of the tender period on 27th March 2023 and the active award noted on 28th March 2023. This long-term contract is valued at £2,500,000 GBP and spans from 31st March 2023 to 30th March 2026.

This procurement initiative opens significant avenues for business growth, particularly for companies capable of supplying software solutions on a large scale. The project primarily serves organisations like the Department for Work and Pensions, which require robust collaboration tools across diverse geographical regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. Businesses, especially those already participating in framework agreements, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete in this field, given the selective nature and framework-based procurement method employed. Successful participation in this project could considerably enhance a supplier's portfolio and expand its market presence within governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Creative Document Collaboration

Notice Description

Creative Document Collaboration project - provision of Adobe licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b374d8e2-304d-4b96-bb8b-500bcf48fdb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eec367c-1d1f-4d5c-8474-c75420bc663a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2026 3-4 years
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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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