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title: "FED Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution - Phase 2"
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# FED Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution - Phase 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85a08480-b162-4b99-b8e5-c914cc1bdae2

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking contractors for the FED Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution - Phase 2 project, which involves developing a bespoke OCR solution aimed at addressing fraud, error, and debt issues. This contract falls under the IT services category and has an estimated value of £75,000. The procurement process has concluded, with the contract period running from 25 January 2021 to 16 April 2021, having been awarded on 25 January 2021. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, and the delivery location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, software development, and consulting to expand their market presence. Businesses with expertise in developing OCR technologies, software solutions, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with projects like this can enhance technological capabilities and establish long-term relationships with government entities, thus contributing to sustained business growth.

## Notice

Phase 2 development of a replacement bespoke Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution for Fraud Error and Debt.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e132b392-5ec9-421e-8c07-48866b82a3d6 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 17:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e132b392-5ec9-421e-8c07-48866b82a3d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e132b392-5ec9-421e-8c07-48866b82a3d6
  29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edc8ca3e-b458-4544-a9b0-0307ce83027b
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