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title: "Optical Character Recognition Solution"
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# Optical Character Recognition Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3642d3f-887b-4cb1-a000-cf92b38524e5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for an Optical Character Recognition Solution, classified under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code: 72000000). This contract, worth £168,050, was initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th November 2021, and the contract is set to run from 23rd November 2021 until 31st March 2022, covering delivery addresses throughout the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital services, particularly those offering software development and IT consulting. Businesses with expertise in Optical Character Recognition technology or similar digital solutions could find this a suitable avenue for growth, given the preference for SMEs in the suitability criteria. Engaging with this contract could allow businesses to expand their market presence while contributing to the digital transformation goals of public sector organisations.

## Notice

Digital services to provide the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71509818-c850-488e-8b7d-559d4ad0db44 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,050 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 7 Dec 2021 at 18:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71509818-c850-488e-8b7d-559d4ad0db44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71509818-c850-488e-8b7d-559d4ad0db44
  7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/765075be-d43d-485d-9092-2ba28ec42113
  n/a

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