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title: "UC Job Skills Matching - Test & Learn Phase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5123527b-c08c-430e-971f-03c67eb14e9a"
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# UC Job Skills Matching - Test & Learn Phase

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5123527b-c08c-430e-971f-03c67eb14e9a

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which is seeking a technology solution to enhance job skills matching during the Test & Learn Phase as part of its initiative. This contract, classified under IT services, has a total value of £108,182.50 and is now complete. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period scheduled from 28th February 2022 to 31st August 2022. The tender concluded on 21st December 2021, and it covered regions including England and the broader United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those that cater to job market solutions and claimant support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the support for their involvement in this contract. Innovative companies that can deliver outcome-focused technology solutions aimed at enhancing job placement for individuals would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

DWP is seeking a technology solution that is outcome-focused and: - - helps claimants move closer or into the labour market - helps job seekers to find new job opportunities which are best suited to their skills and experience

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77b2e1c-2fd8-4a97-889c-16f273f85e59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,182 |
| 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 | ADZUNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77b2e1c-2fd8-4a97-889c-16f273f85e59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77b2e1c-2fd8-4a97-889c-16f273f85e59
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f89c1d09-9467-4095-bf0f-65ebc087a7ee
  n/a

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