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title: "DWP Audio Conferencing"
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# DWP Audio Conferencing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b6b7d44-f38f-41c1-9714-8249016a1f5d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DWP Audio Conferencing" project, managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), sought self-service audio conferencing services under the telecommunications sector. The call-off was made through a framework agreement, and the contract value was approximately £1,500,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 21 August 2017 to 20 August 2018. Although the contract has concluded, it highlights potential future opportunities in similar services across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those offering audio conferencing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area, given the DWP's openness to collaborations with diverse suppliers. Understanding the nuances of public procurement could enable these businesses to leverage frameworks effectively and grow their market presence.

## Notice

Self Service Audio Conferencing Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec27b35c-2730-4305-b9bb-feee8ca3be5c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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, LANCASHIRE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER GLOBAL CONFERENCING (PGI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec27b35c-2730-4305-b9bb-feee8ca3be5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec27b35c-2730-4305-b9bb-feee8ca3be5c
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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