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title: "QAT Database Replacement Services"
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# QAT Database Replacement Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcd5ffd7-f753-455d-80e5-dd9c3a066a8f

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department for Work and Pensions, which aimed to replace the existing Quality Assurance Databases with a new system. The tender, titled "QAT Database Replacement Services," falls under the IT services industry category and has a total value of £1,008,000. The process used a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 8 November 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2022. The tender's period officially ended on 31 October 2021, when proposals were no longer accepted.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, especially those specialising in digital transformation and software development. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for quality assurance database systems will likely find success in this tender. By participating in such projects, companies can expand their portfolios, increase their visibility to governmental clients, and secure ongoing contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Digital transformation services to replace the existing Quality Assurance Databases with a new Quality Assurance system to deliver the transformation objectives of the department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffd944c-3a33-4a0b-97f5-941817ee2aec |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,008,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,008,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCRUMCONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffd944c-3a33-4a0b-97f5-941817ee2aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffd944c-3a33-4a0b-97f5-941817ee2aec
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef4023b3-6ffd-48b4-a63d-3871f9557d04
  n/a

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