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title: "Pathfinder Programme Design"
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# Pathfinder Programme Design

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26fffcb0-23f5-4fcd-92bb-133619ee41b1

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## Summary

The Pathfinder Programme Design tender, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, aimed to explore effective teamwork to achieve strategic ambitions within a service context. This contract, classified under technical services (CPV code: 71356000), has a total value of £997,020. The procurement process was selective, with a contract period from 18th February 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender was published on 31st March 2022, completing the procurement process.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for large service-focused firms, particularly those with expertise in programme design and delivery within government initiatives. Businesses that understand the dynamics of public sector operations and have experience in collaborative projects could find themselves well-suited to similar future tenders. Competing for such contracts can enhance a firm's visibility and capabilities while contributing to significant public service improvements.

## Notice

The Pathfinder project is exploring the way teams work together to meet DWP strategic ambitions and deliver value in a service context.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b78bd4-daeb-42c9-9063-2351cd4c7dc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £997,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £997,020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 13:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b78bd4-daeb-42c9-9063-2351cd4c7dc7
- 31 Mar 2022 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b78bd4-daeb-42c9-9063-2351cd4c7dc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b78bd4-daeb-42c9-9063-2351cd4c7dc7
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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