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title: "DWP Knowledge Based Verification"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-826e0220-3034-486b-8dbf-251fc2f9b45c"
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# DWP Knowledge Based Verification

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-826e0220-3034-486b-8dbf-251fc2f9b45c

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as the contracting authority for a project titled "DWP Knowledge Based Verification," which focuses on developing knowledge-based verification questions in the information technology services industry. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, carried out via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,128,600, commenced on 17 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 16 January 2023. The tender period ended on 8 April 2021, and delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and other British overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to engage with a major government contract. Businesses that specialise in knowledge verification, software development, or related IT services would be well-suited to participate. This contract not only allows for growth through direct service provision to a government body but also offers the potential for long-term collaboration within the wider framework agreement established by the DWP.

## Notice

The Supplier is providing services for the Identification and Development of DWP Knowledge Based Verification Questions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0756ec1b-d578-410a-99d1-4432f73c29a4 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,128,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,128,600 |
| 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 | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0756ec1b-d578-410a-99d1-4432f73c29a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0756ec1b-d578-410a-99d1-4432f73c29a4
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e19cf428-151b-4658-8b8d-5039b14a7b8c
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