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title: "HCS Service Support & Project Planning"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50c67352-8702-4d6f-a228-4742feab59d4"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# HCS Service Support & Project Planning

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50c67352-8702-4d6f-a228-4742feab59d4

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for "HCS Service Support & Project Planning". This contract falls under the Administration services category and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th September 2018, with the contract period running from 24th September 2018 to 23rd September 2020. The total contract value is £900,000, with a minimum value of £20,612.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in administration services, as well as business and management consultancy. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria aligns with their capabilities. Potential contenders can leverage their expertise in process improvement and performance management to fulfil the identified requirements of this contract, thus potentially expanding their client base and enhancing their service offerings.

## Notice

Transformation to-date within DWP Technology Services has resulted in a high-capacity Cloud connectivity service for consumers being provided by the Secure Digital Exchange (SDX) team, which sits under both HCS and Operations. As the service has been stood-up and become operational, there have been identified requirements relating to process, capability, knowledge, and performance management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd260a6-cc80-4bc2-9ae1-adf75d3df576 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 23 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,612 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAUCER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2018 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd260a6-cc80-4bc2-9ae1-adf75d3df576

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd260a6-cc80-4bc2-9ae1-adf75d3df576
  14th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c44583ac-402a-4357-acad-0ac2ca0cbf0c
  Signed Contract

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