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Kickstart Employer Self Service Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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12 Jul 2021 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which is based in Blackpool, England, seeking proposals for the "Kickstart Employer Self Service Platform." This initiative falls under the information technology services category and aims to enhance the user experience and efficiency of filling vacancies through the Kickstart scheme. The procurement was conducted through a selective process by call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £534,750. The contract period spans from 6th July 2021 to 24th September 2021, while the tender submission deadline was set on 6th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technology services. Companies that specialise in user experience design, software development, or service optimisation would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to fruitful partnerships and further business growth, especially for those familiar with public sector requirements and frameworks.

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Notice Title

Kickstart Employer Self Service Platform

Notice Description

This contract will aim to help get more vacancies filled quicker by providing improvements in the users experience of Kickstart and increasing service efficiency' or something to that effect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceacd5f4-97e9-4be1-9d9a-fbccd9fe3c97
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£534,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£534,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2021 - 24 Sep 2021 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
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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

HIPPO DIGITAL

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