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title: "Fraud Error and Debt - Optical Character Recognition Solution"
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# Fraud Error and Debt - Optical Character Recognition Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ac98859-ae23-4d85-951c-6fb256bc2d03

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Fraud Error and Debt - Optical Character Recognition Solution." This contract, valued at £79,730, falls under the IT services industry category. Located in Blackpool, North West England, the procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2020, with the contract period commencing on 2nd March 2020 and ending on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and bespoke solutions. Businesses capable of creating or enhancing Optical Character Recognition systems would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the growing demand for advanced analytical tools to support financial investigations. Engaging with such government contracts can significantly boost an SME’s visibility and clientele in the public sector.

## Notice

The current Altia application has 2 separate tools. The first is an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool, the second is an Analysis tool. These tools are used by SOC FIU and analysts to support them in the analysis of large volumes of financial data/bank statements in order to assist and progress their investigations. Some of the functionality this software assists with include, Identifying criminality, identifying patterns and trends in the activity of organised criminal gangs, double counting activity. Without this software the only other option would be to manually input the data into Microsoft Excel, this process could take several days/weeks to input. This contract will be for the development of a replacement bespoke Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1862e58-d1c4-4996-b8f5-45e77d2dfdf2 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,730 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | FY4 8ES |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 2 Mar 2020 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1862e58-d1c4-4996-b8f5-45e77d2dfdf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1862e58-d1c4-4996-b8f5-45e77d2dfdf2
  2nd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ab3167d-b616-408c-b044-038ed5cc9b53
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