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title: "Head of Service Management"
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# Head of Service Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddc627b7-3745-4120-8744-9e81e5ad4f04

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## Summary

The procurement process for the role of Head of Service Management was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Blackpool, England. This contract falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000) and was awarded on 18th June 2018, with a total value of £85,000. The contract period commenced on 11th July 2018 and will conclude on 10th October 2018. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 8th June 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. The role involves setting contemporary standards and working practices in digital service management, making it particularly suitable for businesses that have expertise in IT service management and are capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services. Businesses positioned to compete should ideally have experience in leading service management frameworks and a solid understanding of the public sector's digital requirements.

## Notice

The specialist will support the Head of Digital Service Management to set up and lead the Service Management Practice, setting contemporary standards and working practices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bb238c-16a4-4876-90cc-d0a46b477d08 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2018 - 10 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bb238c-16a4-4876-90cc-d0a46b477d08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bb238c-16a4-4876-90cc-d0a46b477d08
  17th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c94858ff-4f37-4a31-a4b1-735e01e6b17d
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