---
title: "project_23866 - Quest ELA Years 2 & 3 (Formally Project_23166)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# project_23866 - Quest ELA Years 2 & 3 (Formally Project_23166)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79afbbc7-ad90-4cc6-a302-a288de3cad8e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently awarded a contract for the project "Quest ELA Years 2 & 3," involving the procurement of Software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £1,334,408.72 GBP, was awarded to SoftwareOne. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2023. The tender process concluded on 12th June 2020.

This public procurement opportunity focused on goods within the software industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations were deemed suitable for participation. The call-off from a framework agreement procurement method utilized in this process allowed for targeted supplier selection. Businesses in the software industry offering subscription or term licenses may find this tender a valuable growth opportunity.

## Notice

Unlimited Subscription / Term Licenses for the period of 2 years including Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e79e4c9-a890-482c-806d-29a808c9d953 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,334,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,334,408 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWAREONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e79e4c9-a890-482c-806d-29a808c9d953
- 25 Jan 2023 at 15:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e79e4c9-a890-482c-806d-29a808c9d953
- 11 Mar 2021 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e79e4c9-a890-482c-806d-29a808c9d953

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e79e4c9-a890-482c-806d-29a808c9d953
  21st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c41dddf9-0090-4551-b1b3-67d91d031bc2
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38f5fcf1-bca5-444a-a3bd-03d0411f63f7
  n/a

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