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title: "Universal Credit Design Support Resources."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3336912e-b374-4958-84c0-43d3537c0f98"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-08-16"
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# Universal Credit Design Support Resources.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3336912e-b374-4958-84c0-43d3537c0f98

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for 'Universal Credit Design Support Resources' to CGI IT UK LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £2,380,050 GBP, and the contract period is from February 27, 2023, to February 26, 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on February 24, 2023, in London, United Kingdom. The main procurement category is services.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in IT services, consulting, software development, and support to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Suitable businesses should be capable of enhancing digital services to support citizens transitioning to Universal Credit. The Department's focus is on delivering resources to help citizens understand and access available support. Businesses with proven track records in similar projects are well-suited to participate in this opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

This is a 24-month Contract that provides for the provision of resources in support of UC. At a high-level the Contracting Authority requires a flexible supplier that can support UC to enhance a digital service(s) to support citizens need to be able to understand and access what help and support is available to enable their transition to UC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e05fa4df-b06c-4565-9e13-3733746871ef |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,380,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,380,050 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3LR |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 10:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e05fa4df-b06c-4565-9e13-3733746871ef
- 28 Mar 2023 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e05fa4df-b06c-4565-9e13-3733746871ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e05fa4df-b06c-4565-9e13-3733746871ef
  16th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d280a0bc-888b-461b-954e-21b9d9989c56
  Contract Management Framework - Best Practice Activities

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