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title: "Software Engineering Lead"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Software Engineering Lead

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebe344ec-5193-40d0-9092-bb12dd49e212

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking a Software Engineering Lead through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £145,000, will support the establishment of software engineering capabilities within BPDTS Ltd and enhance the organisation's digital services. The tender period for applications ended on 17 October 2018, with the contract period commencing on 6 November 2018 and concluding on 5 May 2019. This project falls under the technical support services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software engineering and technical support services, particularly those equipped to recruit and develop engineering talent. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative digital solutions or have the capability to provide engineering services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. By successfully engaging in this procurement process, such businesses can bolster their market presence and contribute to enhancing the digital capabilities of a major public sector organisation.

## Notice

This contract provisions for the role of Software Engineering Lead. The specialist will support the Head of Engineering Practice to establish the Software Engineering capability within the Engineering Practice, and to recruit new engineering talent into BPDTS Ltd. The specialist will work with counterparts in DWP to build cross-community ways of working, support the organisation's strategy to increase digital capability and assure delivery of digital services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4c45b1-acdc-4b82-b107-3a2e0453e612 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 5 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADROC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4c45b1-acdc-4b82-b107-3a2e0453e612

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4c45b1-acdc-4b82-b107-3a2e0453e612
  23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24975c05-ef80-4f7c-946d-4617c43554ec
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