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title: "Audit into ARA"
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# Audit into ARA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33180578-72ee-4b91-a621-217f0a7dcf3c

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed an Audit into ARA procurement process. The contract, valued at £487,250 GBP, falls under the IT services category and involves consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 20, 2022, with the contract period spanning from May 23, 2022, to September 12, 2022. The contracting authority, DWP, is located in Blackpool, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in consulting and software development, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions on the Audit into ARA project. Given the selective procurement method, businesses experienced in framework agreements would be well-suited to compete. The contract value of £487,250 GBP indicates a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration within the specified services category. Businesses operating in the UK and overseas territories can consider leveraging their expertise to support DWP in meeting their Audit requirements.

## Notice

DWP Business Audit will be the strategic solution for the real-time ingest of DWP Business Audit data from Blue and Green Zone products and the provision of that data to users who need it to support investigations in Fraud and Error. This component will deliver Audit capabilities to the ARA, providing an immutable datastore for Audit events and supporting DWP regulator Audit use cases. This contract refers only to the Discovery phase of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c6d7fc-6560-436e-a9f0-a7cad6f17faf |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2022 - 12 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £487,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £487,250 |
| 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 | BETTER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c6d7fc-6560-436e-a9f0-a7cad6f17faf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c6d7fc-6560-436e-a9f0-a7cad6f17faf
  28th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2da4e6ca-5724-4694-b3a1-fa2dce960dfe
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