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title: "Interview Under Caution (IUC) - Digital Recording Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e33f6095-4df7-4f5f-978d-1a3da47088c2"
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# Interview Under Caution (IUC) - Digital Recording Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e33f6095-4df7-4f5f-978d-1a3da47088c2

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for a "Interview Under Caution (IUC) - Digital Recording Service" contract under the IT services category. The service involves a PACE compliant, digital audio recording cloud software solution. This contract, awarded through a selective procurement method by call-off from a framework agreement, is located in North West, United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award date on 8th November 2024, with the contract period running from 8th November 2024 to 31st December 2026. The awarded contract value is £1,328,510 and was published on 21st November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly SMEs, as it emphasizes the need for innovative digital audio recording solutions. Companies with expertise in secure, cloud-based recording technologies and those who can ensure compliance with legal standards (such as PACE) are well-suited to compete in such tenders. By securing such contracts, businesses can not only expand their market presence within the public sector but also leverage the reputable partnership with a major government department like the DWP.

## Notice

A PACE compliant, digital audio recording cloud software solution, using a secure digital recording network device

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a98efd-7321-4c78-95d2-b35c05b8adb3 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,871,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,328,510 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS SYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a98efd-7321-4c78-95d2-b35c05b8adb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a98efd-7321-4c78-95d2-b35c05b8adb3
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dda742b3-4b74-4fea-bc25-365c91717ff3
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