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title: "Skills Benchmarking SFIA"
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# Skills Benchmarking SFIA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2ba24e0-7968-461e-9723-2ceb48b42065

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Skills Benchmarking SFIA" has been initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in Manchester, England. This project falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code: 72000000). The procurement method employed is a direct tender action, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 2nd March 2020. The contract, valued at £19,800, is set to commence on 8th April 2020 and conclude on 7th July 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services and IT development tools. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide innovative solutions and tools for skills benchmarking and development, particularly those experienced with SFIA and similar frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can allow these businesses to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, gaining valuable experience and potentially leading to further contracts.

## Notice

Access to the SFIA and SFIAplus based development tool known as RoleModel and procure Consultancy Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e938a2-29be-4e6f-9e7a-401a23e4ce8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2020 - 7 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,800 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2020 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e938a2-29be-4e6f-9e7a-401a23e4ce8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e938a2-29be-4e6f-9e7a-401a23e4ce8c
  28th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6469405-faa7-4af5-b21c-7749940980d9
  n/a

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