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Engineering Communication and Collaboration Tool 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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27 Mar 2025 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the 'Engineering Communication and Collaboration Tool 2025' contract, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV code 72222300). The contract, valued at £254,034, involves implementing a communication tool that facilitates both public and private channels. The procurement operated under a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award announced on 27 March 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 30 March 2025 and conclude on 29 March 2026. The geographic scope includes the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of supplying and managing communication tools. It is well-suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises, though the service was ultimately awarded to a larger company, XMA LTD. As this is a widespread deployment, businesses offering robust, scalable solutions with experience in global or national implementations would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Communication and Collaboration Tool 2025

Notice Description

Engineering Communication and Collaboration Tool - allows users to communicate in public and private channels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc7ab634-b587-4812-a3e3-8b838a02cd42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13da5a3a-1ded-4eb7-bb83-f39a9d9ee5fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,034 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,034 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 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
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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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