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E-procurement Solutions Phase 2

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process titled "E-procurement Solutions Phase 2" in the business and management consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £90,000 GBP, was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 25th March 2023 to 26th May 2023 with the procurement stage concluded on 24th March 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in e-procurement systems to engage in providing specialised services to the DWP. The Department's aim is to replace its current eProcurement system with a solution that meets all regulatory requirements. Businesses operating in the UK and overseas territories are eligible to participate, with a focus on addressing public procurement needs. The nature of the contract indicates a strategic partnership between the DWP and the awarded supplier, Ernst & Young LLP, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement processes within the DWP.

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Notice Title

E-procurement Solutions Phase 2

Notice Description

The DWP's long-term aim is to replace the current eProcurement system with a solution that will address all functional and non-functional requirements needed to fulfil Public Procurement regulatory requirements. This work is spilt into 3 phases and Ernst and Young consultancy was appointed (through a competition) to support the stage 1 work. The original contract involved providing specialist expertise to help DWP undertake a review of its current e-procurement systems, identify key pain-points, and assist DWP with the development of high-level user requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78fe755-b402-48eb-b72e-afee51d1b000
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2023 - 26 May 2023 1-6 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
E-procurement Solutions Phase 2
Contact Email
professional.services@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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