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title: "FRAIMS to CFEMS Migration- Joint Integration Testing Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9eaca96-f665-456b-80d9-bde4fca27f70"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# FRAIMS to CFEMS Migration- Joint Integration Testing Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9eaca96-f665-456b-80d9-bde4fca27f70

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the 'FRAIMS to CFEMS Migration- Joint Integration Testing Support' project to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED. The procurement process was completed using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth £131,285 GBP, has a contract period starting on July 17, 2023, and ending on November 10, 2023. The contract was awarded on July 17, 2023, and the award announcement was made on August 1, 2023. The project falls under the IT services category, with the procurement location in Blackpool, North West, United Kingdom.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the IT services sector, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the contract is deemed suitable for SME involvement. Given the nature of the project involving consulting, software development, and Internet services, companies with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete. The competitive process involved in this selective procurement method allows qualified businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting the migration project successfully.

## Notice

Services to support FRAIMS to CFEMS Migration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2600a509-3188-443a-98a6-fee2e44acb87 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 10 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,285 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,285 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 17:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2600a509-3188-443a-98a6-fee2e44acb87
- 1 Aug 2023 at 17:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2600a509-3188-443a-98a6-fee2e44acb87
- 1 Aug 2023 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2600a509-3188-443a-98a6-fee2e44acb87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2600a509-3188-443a-98a6-fee2e44acb87
  1st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/341a7b89-4e85-4058-8167-fb26dd4695c9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/962ac04c-dadf-420d-af98-c7b4b4cd4f7c
  n/a

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