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title: "Universal Support Resources"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d2612c7-2ffb-410c-9823-3232a60c5f3b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2024-02-15"
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# Universal Support Resources

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d2612c7-2ffb-410c-9823-3232a60c5f3b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently awarded a contract for the provision of resources to support the Universal Support project. The contract, titled "Universal Support Resources," falls under the industry category of technical services (CPV code: 71356000). The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 24, 2024, to January 23, 2026, with a total value of £2,250,000. The main location for service delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses looking to supply technical services to government projects. Companies with experience in providing support resources and services to large-scale projects would be well-suited to compete. The Department for Work and Pensions, as the buying organisation, is seeking suppliers to fulfil the contract requirements and contribute to the success of the Universal Support project. Businesses interested in this opportunity should align their capabilities with the specific needs outlined in the tender to maximise their chances of winning the contract.

## Notice

Provision of resources to support Universal Support project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386b2cab-27cc-4d6a-bc88-c1b4367f0ec2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2024 - 23 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,250,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386b2cab-27cc-4d6a-bc88-c1b4367f0ec2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386b2cab-27cc-4d6a-bc88-c1b4367f0ec2
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e6f7e6e-e619-454e-8276-e59cd8cc8913
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