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Security, Architectural & Health Check Services for Universal Credit and Working Age

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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28 Apr 2023 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the tendering process for the provision of Security, Architectural & Health Check Services for Universal Credit and Working Age Digital units, under the GCloud13 framework. This IT services contract, valued at £3,750,000, covers consulting, software development, internet activities, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective, framework agreement call-off method. The contract period runs from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2025, with services to be delivered primarily in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of providing specialized IT services, including security and architectural health checks. Firms with expertise in the cybersecurity sector will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, Cyber Security Specialist, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Security, Architectural & Health Check Services for Universal Credit and Working Age

Notice Description

GCloud13 competition for provision of Security, Architectural & Health Check Services to the Working Age and Universal Credit Digital units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be8f846c-50a0-4661-af52-912849d57bc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f60ce06-b391-41f7-af2e-91498912ac9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST

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