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title: "Provision of DDaT Resources for DWP User Centred Design Practice"
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# Provision of DDaT Resources for DWP User Centred Design Practice

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33466304-388a-45fa-8283-e3ee2bc9df8a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of DDaT Resources for DWP User Centred Design Practice" tender in the Information Technology Services category. The contract value is £8,000,000 with a contract period starting on 21st February 2024 and ending on 20th February 2026. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in digital and data services to grow by providing resources for the Department for Work and Pensions' User Centred Design practice. Small and medium enterprises are particularly suited for this opportunity. The contract is significant, with a total value of £8,000,000 over the contract period, creating a substantial business growth opportunity within the Information Technology Services industry.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of DDaT roles, to support the User Centred Design practice within DWP Digital. Only specific in-scope roles can be called off from the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3319799-ae57-489b-a085-35030a5ebb7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,400,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3319799-ae57-489b-a085-35030a5ebb7d
- 22 Feb 2024 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3319799-ae57-489b-a085-35030a5ebb7d
- 22 Feb 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3319799-ae57-489b-a085-35030a5ebb7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3319799-ae57-489b-a085-35030a5ebb7d
  18th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99d52a7f-0436-4812-90be-63147107ebe5
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