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Unified Communications Hardware and Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Unified Communications Hardware and Support Service" was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £600,000, was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres Plc. The contract period began on 12 March 2019 and concluded on 11 March 2021. It followed an open procurement method for tenders, which aimed to provide support services for the DWP's Unified Communications estate, covering locations across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in communications technology or hardware support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider bidding due to the tender’s suitability for such companies. Potential competitors should possess capabilities in consulting and software development, as well as a strong understanding of the support dynamics required for communications systems in government contexts.

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Notice Title

Unified Communications Hardware and Support Service

Notice Description

Support service to the DWP Unified Communications estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed2d0eb-9df9-419d-8047-2b9719a5abac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2019 - 11 Mar 2021 2-3 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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