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title: "Service Award Substitutes (SAS)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Service Award Substitutes (SAS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-020b642e-33ee-472f-bd9a-0c889200a092

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for the Service Award Substitutes (SAS) contract. This tender, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a focus on resources to support DWP on SAS. The procurement, categorised under services, covers a wide region encompassing British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other areas globally. The total contract value is £4,875,000, with the contract period starting from 22nd May 2024 to 21st May 2026. Awarded on 21st May 2024, the procurement stage is now complete, and the awarded documents were published on 1st August 2024.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for IT service providers capable of offering robust support in consulting, software development, and Internet services. The procurement process was selective, favouring suppliers part of the framework agreement, and it is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to expand their operational footprint within diverse geographical locations, fulfilling the requirements of a large-scale client like the DWP. Companies specialising in IT solutions and with the capacity to deliver within the procurement's global scope are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this sizeable contract.

## Notice

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of resource to support DWP on Service Award Subs (SAS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53314602-e362-4de2-b3a4-badc25153af0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2024 - 21 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53314602-e362-4de2-b3a4-badc25153af0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53314602-e362-4de2-b3a4-badc25153af0
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/106c2503-3bab-4d61-8dde-e2c16ecf1a4d
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