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title: "Shared Channels Services Contract April 2021"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Shared Channels Services Contract April 2021

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9d131b7-d37d-4515-9f9a-c4e29706d194

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Shared Channels Services Contract April 2021" was issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on the provision of IT Professional Services within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, which has now reached the award stage. The tender period ended on 1st March 2021, with the contract scheduled to begin on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £3,600,000, and it encompasses various delivery locations including the United Kingdom, European regions, and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in IT professional services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit from this tender, as it invites suitable businesses to compete for a substantial contract. The focus on IT services makes this tender ideal for firms specialising in technology solutions, service integration, and IT consultancy, enabling them to leverage their expertise in support of the Department for Work and Pensions' objectives.

## Notice

Provision of IT Professional Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e407048e-89ff-48cb-98d5-42bf4d51b834 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | M1 3SW |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FDM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e407048e-89ff-48cb-98d5-42bf4d51b834

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e407048e-89ff-48cb-98d5-42bf4d51b834
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad9b021d-b58e-410d-ab7b-bd05d9cba417
  n/a

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