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title: "Kickstart Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-758ee833-b3cf-42d4-9f0a-867d68f85dc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2020-11-23"
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# Kickstart Discovery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-758ee833-b3cf-42d4-9f0a-867d68f85dc2

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has successfully completed a tender process for the project titled "Kickstart Discovery," aimed at enhancing the Kickstart scheme's overall service and user experience. This procurement, classified under Information Technology Services, involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 23rd October 2020, with an awarded contract value of £155,500, which commenced on 16th November 2020 and will run until 20th January 2021. The contract location encompasses various areas, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology services. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and strategic insights into improving user experiences within government schemes would be well-positioned to compete. As a completed tender, it highlights the potential for similar forthcoming projects aimed at service enhancement within public procurement, making it essential for businesses in the sector to remain vigilant and engaged.

## Notice

This discovery will take a strategic end to end view of the Kickstart scheme, identifying improvements to be made that will develop and enhance the overall service and user experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71d002c-3c37-46fd-bff4-cf86085e5e2b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 20 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,500 |
| 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 | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71d002c-3c37-46fd-bff4-cf86085e5e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71d002c-3c37-46fd-bff4-cf86085e5e2b
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa32c189-b2dc-4fe7-988d-9c5f141aa92d
  n/a

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