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title: "Technical Solution Development (Bereavement and Care)"
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# Technical Solution Development (Bereavement and Care)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba4c9a31-a454-4e96-bb6a-10a0e7e24442

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the project titled "Technical Solution Development (Bereavement and Care)" in the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £3,000,000 with a contract period starting on April 15, 2024, and ending on August 31, 2026. The tender had a closing date of April 14, 2024, and the project will be delivered in North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially IT service providers with a focus on consulting, software development, and Internet services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions aims to improve customer experiences by transforming services iteratively, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to achieving this goal through the awarded project.

## Notice

Service to support delivery of Business Plan outcomes across Digital Services, Bereavement, Care function. The services are working to deliver the agreed Business Plan with goals to improve the customer experience by ensuring that our services continue to be iteratively transformed. We aim to simplify processes and customer interactions for citizens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46230ca-fbff-474e-bb78-2e682af2cee4 |
| 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 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 29 May 2024 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46230ca-fbff-474e-bb78-2e682af2cee4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46230ca-fbff-474e-bb78-2e682af2cee4
  29th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eae3b089-0e77-47a5-bc50-603d926ba8b0
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