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Test Strategy Implementation

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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08 Apr 2021 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is conducting a completed procurement process for the implementation of a test strategy aimed at long-term operation in the health sector. The contract, valued at £749,000, falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV Code: 72222300). The final award date was 3rd February 2021, and the associated contract period spans from this date until 2nd February 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services and strategy implementation. Companies with expertise in developing and managing technological solutions within the health sector would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with contracts like this not only fosters growth by gaining critical experience with public sector clientele but also opens doors for further collaborations within government projects.

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Notice Title

Test Strategy Implementation

Notice Description

Implement and handover to DWP for long term operation a test strategy for DWP Health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f26ce874-6459-453e-bffb-9fcf6896e41d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a8dc26-bcea-4833-8cc5-67901b04421d
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
£749,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£749,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2021 - 2 Feb 2022 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
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

SQC TECHNOLOGY

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