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title: "Kickstart Employer Self Service Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e42a8269-26aa-427d-93ec-7f9d5e45d315"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Kickstart Employer Self Service Platform

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e42a8269-26aa-427d-93ec-7f9d5e45d315

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which is based in Blackpool, England, seeking proposals for the "Kickstart Employer Self Service Platform." This initiative falls under the information technology services category and aims to enhance the user experience and efficiency of filling vacancies through the Kickstart scheme. The procurement was conducted through a selective process by call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £534,750. The contract period spans from 6th July 2021 to 24th September 2021, while the tender submission deadline was set on 6th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technology services. Companies that specialise in user experience design, software development, or service optimisation would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to fruitful partnerships and further business growth, especially for those familiar with public sector requirements and frameworks.

## Notice

This contract will aim to help get more vacancies filled quicker by providing improvements in the users experience of Kickstart and increasing service efficiency' or something to that effect.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceacd5f4-97e9-4be1-9d9a-fbccd9fe3c97 |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 24 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £534,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £534,750 |
| 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 | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceacd5f4-97e9-4be1-9d9a-fbccd9fe3c97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceacd5f4-97e9-4be1-9d9a-fbccd9fe3c97
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8dcb408-09d0-426d-9c54-b6ffcc1aaa9d
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## Provenance

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