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title: "HCS Programme Architectural & Design Support"
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# HCS Programme Architectural & Design Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-473d5b72-6f12-4117-b473-f06809462439

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for the "HCS Programme Architectural & Design Support" contract, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, valued at £79,200, was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was initiated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 16th November 2021 and concluding on 15th November 2022. The tender was open until 9th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in architectural and design services, particularly those with experience in IT consulting and support. Businesses that possess strong architectural delivery capabilities and can navigate complex design coordination tasks will be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions in this capacity can lead to further collaboration and growth in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Strong Architectural & Delivery leadership is required for HCS to engage and work with the programme to investigate all potential hosting options, leading to a High Level Hosting Design Decision for DDA ratification and co-ordinate lower level design activities. - Provide Architectural and Delivery for HCS within the NGCC Programme - Produce High Level Design decision DDA pack for all hosting options for DDA ratification - Guide and co-ordinate production of High Level and Low Level Design collateral and align to delivery plans impacted within HCS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b2356b-091b-4d24-b3de-9603a9202c57 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 15 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,200 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLOUDKUBED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b2356b-091b-4d24-b3de-9603a9202c57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b2356b-091b-4d24-b3de-9603a9202c57
  19th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf0d8fcd-e710-4db7-8355-5694b757d78f
  Redacted contract

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