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title: "User Experience Control Center (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# User Experience Control Center (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86c3fda7-4d97-4b2d-b623-a8accc052bc5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions undertook a procurement process for the "User Experience Control Center," which involved the provision of 18 Macbooks and 20 Yubikeys. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, adhering to a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract was initiated on August 16, 2016, and is set to conclude on May 16, 2018. The buying organisation is located at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA, England, and the contract is classified under the industry category of computer-related services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and technical services sector, particularly for those specializing in hardware provision and related support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to compete effectively for similar procurement opportunities. The low-value contract of £19,999 encourages participation from diverse suppliers looking to establish or expand their presence within government frameworks.

## Notice

18 Macbooks & 20 Yubikeys (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed09b69-cb51-4f53-ae4d-e6d9a6814158 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2016 - 16 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,999 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed09b69-cb51-4f53-ae4d-e6d9a6814158

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed09b69-cb51-4f53-ae4d-e6d9a6814158
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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