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title: "DDSP Incubator Support"
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# DDSP Incubator Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1424a43b-3768-40aa-9e29-7f33c3d8f80a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDSP Incubator Support" is conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) based in Sheffield, England. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is currently at the Award stage. The tender period has ended as of 31st August 2018, but the contract is set to commence on 24th September 2018 and will run until 30th September 2019. The total value of the contract is £132,600, with a selective procurement method being applied through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents unique opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their solutions in a practical setting during the Incubator phase, which involves five suppliers demonstrating their offerings over a five-week period. Businesses that excel in consulting, software development, and systems integration will be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process not only enables potential suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities but also positions them to establish valuable relationships with a key government department.

## Notice

The DDSP Project is currently within its Alpha Phase, and; - Progressing the procurement of an 'off the shelf', modern IT system that replaces the multiple systems and databases currently used by DWP's Debt Management (DM) Organisation, and - Undertaking User Research and Prototype development that will lead to the design, configuration and implementation of a new self-service, on-line channel for customers and all other users of DM As part of the COTS procurement process, an Incubator phase will take place for 5 weeks, commencing Monday 15th October 2018. This phase will see; - Five selected Suppliers working with DWP, to demonstrate their solution and it's functionality - Each Supplier session will be over 4 days (Monday to Thursday), and will run consecutively, over a 5 week period. - Suppliers will be evaluated and scored based on the Incubator sessions; this is part of our Invitation to Tender Process - The Friday of each week will be used to consolidate scoring and preparing for the next Supplier's arrival Further detail on the Incubator phase can be found in the attached presentation, which has been shared with the five selected Suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7810ad07-0f14-4ec9-937a-d0c10950ef10 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,600 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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

- 20 Sep 2018 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7810ad07-0f14-4ec9-937a-d0c10950ef10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7810ad07-0f14-4ec9-937a-d0c10950ef10
  20th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/024d441e-60ad-4c95-94ab-283c896edd9e
  n/a

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