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title: "DWP Innovation Lab Partner"
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# DWP Innovation Lab Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03a3cab9-b7f3-4a16-9f45-fa263ceda04b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DWP Innovation Lab Partner" is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, situated in Blackpool, England. This initiative focuses on information technology services and is at the award stage, having concluded the tendering process. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is part of a selective procurement method and was awarded on 19th October 2020. The contract is set to commence on 23rd October 2020 and will run until 22nd October 2021. The tender was initially planned to be completed by 9th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovation and technology services, particularly those that can offer scalable and sustainable solutions. Companies that understand government operations and can foster a creative culture will be well-suited to compete. Notably, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate the capacity to support the delivery of innovative outcomes that align with the goals of the DWP.

## Notice

The DWP Innovation lab is a place for unconstrained innovation based on technology. It uses design thinking practices and draws from the wider innovation ecosystem to bring cutting-edge technology to bear on major cross-cutting problems for our customers, staff and business problems. The following deliverables and benefits will be sought in a new innovation partner. The ability to scale the exploration of an idea, optimising, sustaining innovation and using radical invocation - each require different elements. Capacity to scale up should we require it is needed. Ownership - We want to develop the right method for internal strong ownership, traction and scaling, the ability of an innovation partner to support this and help promote the concept of innovation, embedding into the wider culture is key. Learning - the ability of a partner to teach us is fundamental. Their ability to formalise mechanisms to help understanding and keep innovation relevant will be a key success. Culture - We have our own language, culture and restrictions. An Innovation partner will need to understand the mechanics of Government and how to operate within its context culturally. They will also help the Innovation Lab to achieve the following successes: Recognised as a leading Innovator across Government & creative/innovation sectors Influence and support the development of a progressive creative innovative culture Form and lead innovation alliances Identify, recognise and promote innovative talent Contribute to DWP Goals and ambitions Deliver outcomes that help to solve problems for users and DWP business Contribute to the efficiency of DWP, i.e. costs, process, productivity and resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e0ac02-e0d8-4a72-88b0-38777cada189 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2020 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e0ac02-e0d8-4a72-88b0-38777cada189

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e0ac02-e0d8-4a72-88b0-38777cada189
  27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93d121e2-757e-41da-b0ad-f6ec1c83a6e9
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