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title: "Contract Award"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d5e88ce-717d-4880-bbb8-7bff25b4bb59"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-08-23"
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# Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d5e88ce-717d-4880-bbb8-7bff25b4bb59

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions focuses on the development and delivery of a Self-Service Portal solution within the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with an engagement end date set for 1st August 2021. The procurement is based in Manchester, England, with a postal code of M2 3AA, and is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Companies that can innovate and provide efficient self-service solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate growth for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio in government contracting, especially within a robust framework that accommodates collaborative development efforts.

## Notice

Developed and delivered a Self-Service Portal solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fef1bf-d705-4f7f-a08c-7c3573590e58 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 13:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fef1bf-d705-4f7f-a08c-7c3573590e58
- 23 Aug 2021 at 13:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6452aab0-6b83-457a-92d9-219fc256d0b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fef1bf-d705-4f7f-a08c-7c3573590e58
  23rd August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6452aab0-6b83-457a-92d9-219fc256d0b1
  23rd August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45bcffc4-4628-489a-baa5-594a47b6223f
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## Provenance

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