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title: "DDAT Resources for Data Improvement Programme"
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# DDAT Resources for Data Improvement Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fd36bdc-a5f7-4e69-abd1-d1da381e0629

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the title "DDAT Resources for Data Improvement Programme" to Cognizant, a large-scale supplier based in London. This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category (CPV code 72222300) and is specifically aimed at providing data specialists for a data improvement programme. The contract, valued at £1,665,000 GBP, will be carried out from 22nd October 2024 to 21st October 2026, covering regions including the UK, Europe, and various territories. The procurement followed a selective method as part of a framework agreement, with the tender process completed by 6th September 2024, and the award being active from 25th October 2024.

This contract presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in information technology and data services. Although the tender was awarded to a large-scale supplier, other large and medium-sized businesses in the IT sector can look for similar opportunities in future frameworks or call-off contracts initiated by the Ministry of Justice or other public sector organisations. Companies offering robust data management and improvement services, particularly those with a track record in public sector collaborations, will find this type of procurement process conducive to business growth, allowing them to leverage their expertise and expand their client base.

## Notice

Call off contract to provide data specialists to the Data Improvement Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7a3f5-fa98-459b-8c5f-358920342952 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,665,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,665,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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 | COGNIZANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7a3f5-fa98-459b-8c5f-358920342952
- 15 Nov 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7a3f5-fa98-459b-8c5f-358920342952

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7a3f5-fa98-459b-8c5f-358920342952
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7d01bfd-b36c-4578-a27e-74e864718ee5
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