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title: "The Provision of Employee Authentication Service - Replacement (EAS-R) Audit"
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# The Provision of Employee Authentication Service - Replacement (EAS-R) Audit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82520039-06e6-4e71-880e-d1e13a586b02

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Employee Authentication Service - Replacement (EAS-R) Audit", initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on auditing services and feasibility studies. Located in Liverpool, England, this direct procurement method involves a single tender action below the threshold level. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2020, and the contract was awarded on 27th February 2020, set to commence from 3rd March 2020 and ending on 10th April 2020. The value of the contract is £63,057.50.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and advisory services, particularly in the context of employee authentication solutions. Suitable candidates include established firms with experience in delivering such services to public sector organisations. As the awarded contract entails critical compliance and support functions, businesses with a robust track record in service reliability and data security would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar upcoming contracts.

## Notice

For further information please see attached documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecbfad94-62b5-49b3-ae22-5f3c46b1c1d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2020 - 10 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,057 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,057 |
| 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 : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecbfad94-62b5-49b3-ae22-5f3c46b1c1d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecbfad94-62b5-49b3-ae22-5f3c46b1c1d9
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d859f8aa-2a01-4ae5-ae1e-e59fae89ffc6
  Call Off Order Form - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce697625-9144-40d0-b80d-e4d2c8457f74
  Call Off Award Letter - REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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