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title: "SAS Subject Matter Expert"
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# SAS Subject Matter Expert

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdc7fe52-de8f-41e2-bbc6-db7dfdb7f343

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## Summary

The contract titled "SAS Subject Matter Expert" was awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions, which is based in Leeds, England. This procurement falls under the category of computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services, with a total value of £423,160. The procurement process was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 5th July 2016 and concluded on 5th July 2018, with the award published on 12th February 2018 for transparency purposes.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in IT and computer services, to engage in further work with government entities. Businesses of all sizes may benefit, although larger firms with established frameworks and experience in delivering similar consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts within this domain. Given the nature of the work, firms that can demonstrate expertise in managing complex IT projects and compliance with government standards will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Subject Matter Expert (SME) service consultancy man-days. (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/aa0182e7-ad3d-4b3c-871e-4f217fd57efe |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2016 - 5 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £423,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £423,160 |
| 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 | RED SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0182e7-ad3d-4b3c-871e-4f217fd57efe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0182e7-ad3d-4b3c-871e-4f217fd57efe
  12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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