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title: "Employee Authentication Audit"
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# Employee Authentication Audit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61661e55-7c3f-4f44-95d5-79189a7758ef

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for an external audit of their Employee Authentication Service, classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet, and support). The contract, valued at £33,750, was awarded to LRQA on 30th December 2024, with a contract period from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct and single tender action, appropriate for contracts below the threshold. The areas covered include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, as the DWP encourages their participation. Successful completion of contracts like this can foster business growth, enhance credibility, and provide further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

An external audit of the Employee Authentication Service (EAS-R)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa9fa7b-ac56-46fb-839e-30631c56a10c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,750 |
| 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 |
| 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 | LRQA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa9fa7b-ac56-46fb-839e-30631c56a10c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa9fa7b-ac56-46fb-839e-30631c56a10c
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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