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title: "CRCF - Children's Digital Common Platforms Strategic Projects"
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# CRCF - Children's Digital Common Platforms Strategic Projects

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b4c5f85-4ce8-4600-8fec-a834cb2fa372

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded the contract for the CRCF - Children's Digital Common Platforms Strategic Projects to Opencast Software Europe LTD. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £486,968.4, has a contract period from 17th April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project falls under the main procurement category of works and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. The Department for Work and Pensions has prioritised SMEs in this procurement, indicating a willingness to engage with smaller businesses. Businesses interested in government contracts within the IT services industry in the North East region should consider future opportunities within this framework agreement for potential growth and business development.

## Notice

Common Platforms Strategic Projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589007de-7c77-4c1f-b56d-e8051f48b2aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 16 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £973,936 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £486,968 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE |

## 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 May 2023 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589007de-7c77-4c1f-b56d-e8051f48b2aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589007de-7c77-4c1f-b56d-e8051f48b2aa
  16th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d207a974-8855-4378-962c-0e31955c0b48
  n/a

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