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title: "Strategic Workforce Planning System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-977a7345-8a83-4cee-9312-3142b2adcf10"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2019-01-11"
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# Strategic Workforce Planning System

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-977a7345-8a83-4cee-9312-3142b2adcf10

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is initiating a procurement process for a Strategic Workforce Planning System, aimed at IT services within the consulting and software development industry category. The engagement phase is currently planned, with a milestone for feedback completion set for 25 January 2019. The procurement process includes a Request for Information (RFI) to engage potential suppliers and gather insights that will shape the forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering IT consulting and software development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the DWP is open to receiving diverse responses to better understand market capabilities. Companies that can provide innovative workforce planning solutions will be well-suited to compete as the DWP seeks to enhance its operational efficiency through this contract.

## Notice

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wishes to give notice of a potential contract opportunity for a Strategic Workforce Planning Solution. This Request for Information (RFI) document is being made available for potential suppliers who are interested in participating in the procurement process. The Department is engaging with the market to share information, and invite feedback on the requirements, in order to help develop the final Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack. This market engagement exercise is also designed to ensure that the final ITT pack provides all potential suppliers with a clear understanding of the Department's requirements to help reduce the number of questions that may be raised during the procurement process, and therefore reducing the project timescale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e84aa0-99eb-4b03-8a7e-eae76a2ee04b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2019 at 15:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e84aa0-99eb-4b03-8a7e-eae76a2ee04b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e84aa0-99eb-4b03-8a7e-eae76a2ee04b
  11th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da49802e-af6e-4a13-8e11-092b0c20671c
  Request for Information

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