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title: "Graduate Development Services Phase 3 (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Graduate Development Services Phase 3 (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b16d3756-8963-4d60-a210-85626e595dd7

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## Summary

The public procurement process for Graduate Development Services Phase 3, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, has concluded. This contract relates to networking software packages and was awarded on 1st July 2017, with a total contract value of £2,075,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a competitive dialogue, and the contract period spanned from 29th June 2017 to 30th June 2018. The primary location for the services delivered was in Leeds, England, and the tender period closed on 28th June 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative services in this field. Companies with expertise in software subscription services and the capability to engage in competitive dialogue are well-suited to explore future contracts within similar categories. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances business visibility but also opens avenues for partnerships with large organisations like the Department for Work and Pensions.

## Notice

Software Subscription 2017 - Informatica (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be027379-fc9b-4672-82bc-ce94aa6d3126 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,075,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,075,000 |
| 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 | 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 | INFORMATICA SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be027379-fc9b-4672-82bc-ce94aa6d3126

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be027379-fc9b-4672-82bc-ce94aa6d3126
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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