---
title: "Test Notice only"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fd9a5f8-c635-4f04-ac5a-946098627b7d"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-02-07"
---

# Test Notice only

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fd9a5f8-c635-4f04-ac5a-946098627b7d

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions involved a tender titled "Test Notice only", categorised under 'Other community, social and personal services'. The tender was officially published on 7th February 2018, and although it had a procurement value of £50,000, the tender period ended the previous day on 6th February 2018. The subsequent contract period was set to begin on 1st April 2018 and end on 30th April 2018. The procurement concluded, with the tender ultimately marked as completed.

This tender potentially offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in service provision. With the Department for Work and Pensions as the contracting authority, suppliers that align with the public sector’s service needs could find a competitive advantage. Companies that focus on community and social services, as well as those able to support complex social challenges, would be well-positioned to compete for contracts of this nature.

## Notice

This is a test notice only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095da537-412d-456e-9d8d-32a4ec0a2667 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TEST SUPPLIER ONLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:38 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095da537-412d-456e-9d8d-32a4ec0a2667
- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984bc3dc-7288-4d9d-98a0-2a495933fbcd
- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984bc3dc-7288-4d9d-98a0-2a495933fbcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095da537-412d-456e-9d8d-32a4ec0a2667
  7th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984bc3dc-7288-4d9d-98a0-2a495933fbcd
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d81c95c-82ff-4531-a7f4-ec4a699c1aa6
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f2f7266-0a50-4d6b-b2c2-c48238fe0d12
  n/a

## Provenance

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