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title: "UCFS Investigation (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# UCFS Investigation (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-150f38b3-5d48-48b8-963f-a36841fe7464

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions sought to procure data and information architecture services through a selective tendering process for the project titled "UCFS Investigation." The contract, awarded for a total value of £190,080, covers a period from 3rd September 2017 to 3rd September 2018. The tender period concluded on 27th July 2017, and the contract was awarded on 28th July 2017. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with the delivery addresses primarily located in Leeds, England, and several British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software solutions and information system architecture. Businesses with capabilities in providing innovative data solutions or systems integration would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The emphasis on a selective procurement method indicates that the buying organisation is looking for established suppliers with proven expertise, creating a competitive landscape for medium and large-sized enterprises within the tech sector.

## Notice

Data and Information Architecture Service (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d3160-8c48-483a-8532-97066a20ec62 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,080 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPIRIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d3160-8c48-483a-8532-97066a20ec62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d3160-8c48-483a-8532-97066a20ec62
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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