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title: "Contract Award"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-01-11"
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# Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d991753-96f9-486e-b0ec-09008f6197d5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract Award" concerning a review of IT practices within BPDTS Communities. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and software development, with a contract value of £35,000. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, and the contract period commenced on 4th January 2021, concluding on 31st May 2021. The contract delivery addresses span various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with the tender period officially ending on 17th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and software development. Businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and possess a strong understanding of IT practices within government frameworks would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with such opportunities can help SMEs grow their presence in the public sector, leveraging their expertise to meet the needs outlined in the procurement process.

## Notice

Contract Award for BPDTS Communities of IT Practises Review Additional information: BPDTS Ltd & Tacit London Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aca932e-d49c-4656-8bce-808f243c9d45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TACIT LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aca932e-d49c-4656-8bce-808f243c9d45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aca932e-d49c-4656-8bce-808f243c9d45
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0669a213-bac9-465b-9e12-631253b7671e
  n/a

## Provenance

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