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title: "Data and Information Architecture Service (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Data and Information Architecture Service (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ef1f461-c3fc-4c86-b4aa-93e9483db4f6

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to contract for a Data and Information Architecture Service, classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process concluded with the award on 28th July 2017, and the contract period is set from 3rd September 2017 to 3rd September 2018. This tender was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £190,080. The delivery address is based in Leeds, England, with additional service provisions including British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information technology and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in data architecture and system integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly accessible and beneficial for expanding their service offerings. Companies with experience in delivering technology solutions and navigating framework agreements will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Data and Information Architecture Service (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/876d3160-8c48-483a-8532-97066a20ec62 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,080 |
| 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 | EMPIRIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 14:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d3160-8c48-483a-8532-97066a20ec62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876d3160-8c48-483a-8532-97066a20ec62
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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