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Data Visualisation

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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09 Apr 2025 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed its procurement process for a data visualisation solution, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV code: 72222300). The contract, valued at £1,192,000, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with services delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was publicly awarded on 28th March 2025 and formalised on 9th April 2025. The winning supplier, Softcat, will undertake the project located in Blackpool, FY4 5ES.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering innovative solutions within public sector frameworks. Companies that have a strong track record in data visualisation and possess the expertise to manage large-scale IT projects would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. The DWP's preference for sourcing from framework agreements and its openness to engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) underscores the potential for varied businesses to seize growth opportunities by providing specialised technological services within governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Visualisation

Notice Description

Provision of a data visualisation solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5caea4e-38b9-4a43-b483-8f26a87de5c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec56bed8-873d-4899-b727-a1b47a38e6af
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
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
£1,192,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£376,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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