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# Data Quality Pilot and Implementation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba0e2aab-5aff-40df-8e3d-f346c0863f7f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Data Quality Pilot and Implementation" project is being conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in Blackpool, England. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender was awarded on 16th November 2021, with the contract set to run until 31st March 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £997,148.25.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in data quality management, IT consulting, and software development. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in solving real business problems related to data governance would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the project and the established framework agreement, larger firms and well-resourced entities may find this a suitable venture for collaboration or partnership, enabling them to leverage their capabilities in delivering effective data quality solutions.

## Notice

To support the National Data Strategy, the DWP Data Strategy and government's ambition to improve the quality of data, the Office of the CDO is developing DWP's approach to Data Quality as part of the strengthening of data governance through adaptive data enablement. The next step of this project will bring in partner data quality expertise to deliver at least 2 pilots based around real business problems where the impact/value of data quality improvement can be measured. The work will include the development of the data quality management processes and artefacts, support the creation of an enterprise view of data quality and support the development of the data quality op model as part of the Chief Data Office

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418b2eae-c724-4afc-919b-3c5c505ac3cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £997,148 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £997,148 |
| 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 | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418b2eae-c724-4afc-919b-3c5c505ac3cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418b2eae-c724-4afc-919b-3c5c505ac3cc
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30b4ce69-407f-4e91-83b5-a996c4953f23
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