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title: "Optical Recognition & Complex Analysis Support Services"
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# Optical Recognition & Complex Analysis Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19f15407-fb8c-484e-85cc-111c1a275f4d

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed a tender titled "Optical Recognition & Complex Analysis Support Services," aimed at providing support for the Optical Recognition and Complex Analysis (ORCA) solution. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, with a total contract value of £16,500. The procurement method employed was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period is set from 22nd November 2021 to 21st November 2022. The delivery location for the services is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly in consulting and software development. Businesses that can provide optical recognition solutions or complex analysis support could effectively compete for future contracts within this procurement framework. Given the active nature of the award to the supplier, Demarq, there remains a chance for other businesses to align their offerings with the needs of the Department for Work and Pensions for similar future engagements.

## Notice

Support services for the Optical Recognition and Complex Analysis (ORCA) Solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56bb672-86fd-4ba0-ac15-76fe6440ef88 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56bb672-86fd-4ba0-ac15-76fe6440ef88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56bb672-86fd-4ba0-ac15-76fe6440ef88
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbde0972-6679-4819-aa58-c754e929ce39
  n/a

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