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Technical Solution Development (Bereavement and Care)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 May 2024 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the project titled "Technical Solution Development (Bereavement and Care)" in the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £3,000,000 with a contract period starting on April 15, 2024, and ending on August 31, 2026. The tender had a closing date of April 14, 2024, and the project will be delivered in North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially IT service providers with a focus on consulting, software development, and Internet services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions aims to improve customer experiences by transforming services iteratively, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to achieving this goal through the awarded project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Solution Development (Bereavement and Care)

Notice Description

Service to support delivery of Business Plan outcomes across Digital Services, Bereavement, Care function. The services are working to deliver the agreed Business Plan with goals to improve the customer experience by ensuring that our services continue to be iteratively transformed. We aim to simplify processes and customer interactions for citizens.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46230ca-fbff-474e-bb78-2e682af2cee4
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
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 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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