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title: "Quality Assurance Database Replacement - Phase One"
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# Quality Assurance Database Replacement - Phase One

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1a8fd57-5178-40ab-8916-a1ef66b295cd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Quality Assurance Database Replacement - Phase One" is conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the IT services industry, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The process, which has completed the award stage, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £56,000. The tender period concluded on 8th October 2021, followed by a contract period starting on 11th October and ending on 30th November 2021, with the delivery to take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in quality assurance systems or transformation projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The DWP's focus on innovative IT solutions highlights the potential for business growth in sectors aligned with digital advancements and system enhancements.

## Notice

Alpha development phase to replace the existing Quality Assurance Databases with a new Quality Assurance system to deliver the transformation objectives of the department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeeab7d2-59ae-4321-ab91-0c5ac619b324 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 18:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeeab7d2-59ae-4321-ab91-0c5ac619b324

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeeab7d2-59ae-4321-ab91-0c5ac619b324
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9279b36d-8bd2-4bd9-aa5c-f35fd0fb4a97
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