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DWP Conversational Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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31 Mar 2022 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "DWP Conversational Platform," focusing on the software package and information systems industry. This contract, valued at £6,937,890 GBP, was awarded to Omilia Natural Language Solutions, with a contract period spanning from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2025. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 16th July 2021. The delivery addresses include regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Scotland, and the broader UK, offering a comprehensive reach for potential service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those specialising in conversational technologies or natural language processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the tender specifically highlights their suitability. Companies that can provide innovative conversational platforms or related services will find this a valuable avenue for growth, given the rising demand for such technologies within governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

DWP Conversational Platform

Notice Description

Provision of conversational platform licensing and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddfcedf6-183d-4a82-8be8-84b1d4f97af0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec4a731-86aa-48df-a492-406117950f71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,937,890 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,137,890 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 3-4 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

OMILIA NATURAL LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS

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