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title: "Software Value Added Reseller (VAR)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76c76de9-e540-4233-b6ab-40efa49c68ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2024-04-05"
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# Software Value Added Reseller (VAR)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c76de9-e540-4233-b6ab-40efa49c68ec

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a Software Value Added Reseller (VAR) contract to Computacenter UK Ltd. The contract, with a value of £37m, involves providing IT services such as consulting and software development. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, based in London, England.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for IT companies specialising in software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the contract particularly suitable. Businesses interested in providing IT consulting, software development, or related services should consider competing for this contract, awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions, which aims to establish an efficient route for low-value software purchases.

## Notice

Contract Award notice relating to DWP's Software Value Added Reseller (VAR) Contract, providing the Department with an efficient route to procure DWP's low value software purchases. The maximum contract value is PS37m (zero commitment & exc. VAT) which includes the Initial Call-Off Period and Call-Off Extension Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281d767b-502c-4211-96cc-57753e82867b |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,947,281 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000,000 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281d767b-502c-4211-96cc-57753e82867b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281d767b-502c-4211-96cc-57753e82867b
  5th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68afed2c-c3df-4876-9a24-691c7835b958
  n/a

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