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title: "Actian Novation (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Actian Novation (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e8c378d-53c8-4c89-bafb-dccdb66cb0b6

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to enhance its software services through a completed tender titled "Actian Novation," which was awarded on 12 May 2017. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the software package and information systems industry. The contract, worth £500,000, was initiated as part of an open procurement method and was conducted above the threshold limit. The contract period commenced on 11 June 2017 and will conclude on 12 June 2018, with the tender originally closing on 12 April 2017.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and information systems. Given the open procedure, competitive firms with relevant expertise and experience in delivering similar services are encouraged to participate. The nature of the services required suggests that businesses with innovative solutions and strong technical capabilities will be well-positioned to benefit from future tenders related to this project.

## Notice

Actian novation (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5738d5-9a5b-4dde-9453-010a6bc6d9aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2017 - 12 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5738d5-9a5b-4dde-9453-010a6bc6d9aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5738d5-9a5b-4dde-9453-010a6bc6d9aa
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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