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ORCA Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a call-off contract titled "ORCA Support Services" for 50 hours of support services per week to support the ORCA application within the IT services category, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £149,000, is set to commence on 12 February 2025 and end on 11 February 2026. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 9 December 2024. The projects are to be delivered across locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and those capable of providing extensive support for software applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are identified as suitable candidates for the bid. The procurement from DWP, with its London-based headquarters, provides a substantial potential market for companies adept in delivering high-quality support services under established frameworks such as the one utilised in this process.

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Notice Title

ORCA Support Services

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for 50 hours of support services per week to support the ORCA application

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8369965-916d-422f-89d0-dee81f1c5541
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5a2640-9464-4b30-9fda-112d37bc5d05
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, 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
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMARQ

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