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title: "Notice of Contract Award_Digital Collaboration Partner for Money Guidance and Debt Advice"
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# Notice of Contract Award_Digital Collaboration Partner for Money Guidance and Debt Advice

Buyer: MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c69c27f-e61c-459c-81d3-8753af69e829

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## Summary

The Money and Pensions Service is awarding a contract titled "Notice of Contract Award_Digital Collaboration Partner for Money Guidance and Debt Advice" under the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 Framework Agreement (RM1043.6). This procurement is focused on IT services, specifically consulting and software development, with the contract effective from April 7, 2021, to October 16, 2022. The procurement method used is selective, with a total budget allocation of £124,437.50 for the Discovery Phase and up to £9,875,562.50 for the Post Discovery Phase, subject to internal business case approval. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, having been completed as of April 7, 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly SMEs, looking to engage in the digital transformation of financial guidance and debt advice services. Businesses with expertise in digital collaboration, especially those experienced in the public sector and the specific needs of financial services, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the substantial budget and phased nature of the contract, there is potential for ongoing collaboration and substantial growth for eligible suppliers in this marketplace.

## Notice

Notice of Contract Award under - Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 Framework Agreement (RM1043.6) Services Procured- Digital Collaboration Partner for Money Guidance and Debt Advice Additional information: The Buyer will enter into a contract with the Supplier for a digital collaboration partner. The services are set out in full within Schedule 1 to this Call-Off Contract. The services required under the Call-Off Contract are split into two distinct phases: Stage 1: The Discovery Phase (budget allocation PS124,437.50) Stage 2: The Post Discovery Phase (maximum budget allocation PS9,875,562.50 subject to internal Business Case approval of each SoW)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857b42f6-6909-430a-b956-e0e5fc7633d7 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 16 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,437 |
| 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 | MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1N 2TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST AND YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857b42f6-6909-430a-b956-e0e5fc7633d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857b42f6-6909-430a-b956-e0e5fc7633d7
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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