--- title: "E-procurement Solutions Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2023-03-24" --- # E-procurement Solutions Phase 2 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3f005ad-3a2f-49d9-8331-0ee62549ced9.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process titled "E-procurement Solutions Phase 2" in the business and management consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £90,000 GBP, was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 25th March 2023 to 26th May 2023 with the procurement stage concluded on 24th March 2023. This tender presents opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in e-procurement systems to engage in providing specialised services to the DWP. The Department's aim is to replace its current eProcurement system with a solution that meets all regulatory requirements. Businesses operating in the UK and overseas territories are eligible to participate, with a focus on addressing public procurement needs. The nature of the contract indicates a strategic partnership between the DWP and the awarded supplier, Ernst & Young LLP, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement processes within the DWP. ## Notice The DWP's long-term aim is to replace the current eProcurement system with a solution that will address all functional and non-functional requirements needed to fulfil Public Procurement regulatory requirements. This work is spilt into 3 phases and Ernst and Young consultancy was appointed (through a competition) to support the stage 1 work. The original contract involved providing specialist expertise to help DWP undertake a review of its current e-procurement systems, identify key pain-points, and assist DWP with the development of high-level user requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78fe755-b402-48eb-b72e-afee51d1b000 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2023 - 26 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £90,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2023 at 12:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78fe755-b402-48eb-b72e-afee51d1b000 - 24 Mar 2023 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78fe755-b402-48eb-b72e-afee51d1b000 - 24 Mar 2023 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78fe755-b402-48eb-b72e-afee51d1b000 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78fe755-b402-48eb-b72e-afee51d1b000 24th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63180a8d-dc80-4cc4-a528-d583b0eaae3e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/239b834d-ae12-4e76-b2e8-d76987fedb4a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f82ca69-38d1-4670-a9ef-959c68930c16 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f775edc7-ec02-4053-be9c-6218cb483749 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eaecee7-61c1-4566-bfc8-00861a79a3ad n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55175f8a-8348-45b8-a8e4-4e921d105f8a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b43ccce-74b3-45d0-91e3-25037a859909 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1496fbd7-3b41-434a-b5d3-b009fc22a75f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/878374ed-145d-4d61-875c-48bf706cc762 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5692960-5216-4aa0-b051-c9a72cab206e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/300132ba-6e1e-49c8-ab7e-9d4326e801b3 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1473173d-7a1a-4bab-9800-7d91b51b9925 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d409bee-0174-4c16-b7cc-820e02bcb144 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74619965-d27c-43c3-bcd6-356ad69def3f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd30b5ac-2b52-4d67-bf17-3669cfaa63be n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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