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title: "Labour Market Optimisation"
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# Labour Market Optimisation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e531300c-4038-4003-849d-1a1925d3e813

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Labour Market Optimisation" within the IT services category. The contract aims to enhance the targeting of Job Centre Plus interventions through data analysis techniques. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £400,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. The tender period ended on 14th April 2024, and the contract period is from 15th April 2024 to 16th August 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs.

This tender by the Department for Work and Pensions can create opportunities for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and support sectors. Companies well-suited to compete are those proficient in data analysis and data science. The location for project delivery includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, worth £200,000, was granted to Butterfly Projects Ltd. Interested suppliers may contact the Department for Work and Pensions at peelpark.dataandanalyticscommercialteam@dwp.gov.uk for further details.

## Notice

This project seeks to explore the potential of greater usage of data analysis and data science techniques to enhance the targeting of Job Centre Plus (JCP) interventions more effectively by gathering a range of data from across DWP systems, using this to identify common characteristics among claimants at 13 weeks of their claim, and uncover their main barriers to employment. This contract covers an initial time-bound 'discovery' phase, with a view to making a recommendation for further work, if appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c227f8f-735a-4d1f-bd9a-d47c14356c89 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 16 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | BUTTERFLY PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c227f8f-735a-4d1f-bd9a-d47c14356c89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c227f8f-735a-4d1f-bd9a-d47c14356c89
  22nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ff41b08-bc72-4952-8e23-e68d54bb4962
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