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title: "FDM Phase 5 Graduate Development G-Cloud Contract"
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# FDM Phase 5 Graduate Development G-Cloud Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd7fe3f3-4c40-494c-927b-ed1fb55dad96

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which issued the "FDM Phase 5 Graduate Development G-Cloud Contract" worth £4,883,712. This contract falls under the IT services industry category and has a primary focus on providing junior IT and business consultants across various regions in the UK, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The procurement was initiated via a tender process, culminating in an award made on 29 March 2018, with the contract period lasting from 2 April 2018 to 28 June 2019.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT consultancy sector to expand their service offerings and engage with a large government organisation. With the DWP seeking to flexibly meet its demand for IT resources, businesses that specialise in providing consulting, software development, and support services may find this contract aligns well with their expertise and capacity to deliver. Engaging in this opportunity could enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector market.

## Notice

This is two year contract let via G-Cloud to provide junior IT and business consultants to support business areas throughout DWP Digital Group. Services will be 'called off' to flexibly meet demand. The objectives are to support DWP Digital in running its BAU activities and delivery of projects in order to meet the DWP Change Agenda by providing interim flexible resources whilst permanent staff are recruited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af2359a-3cba-4e91-bb83-3c590718b621 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 28 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,883,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,883,712 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FDM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af2359a-3cba-4e91-bb83-3c590718b621

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af2359a-3cba-4e91-bb83-3c590718b621
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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