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title: "SSRA Client Side Assist - Stage 2"
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# SSRA Client Side Assist - Stage 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcbe96c4-c2ee-4a88-8450-b98ae5168c34

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently concluded a public procurement process titled "SSRA Client Side Assist - Stage 2", which falls under the category of technical support services. The contract, valued at £832,175, was awarded to PA Consulting Services Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 21st September 2020 and ending on 20th September 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the facility located in Brighton, England. The procurement process reached its end date for tenders on 18th September 2020, with the contract award published on 1st February 2021.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technical support services, particularly those experienced in providing embedded services and technical solutions tailored to client requirements. Companies of various sizes, especially those with expertise in consultancy and guidance within the public sector, would find this a suitable avenue for growth. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's reputation and expand its portfolio by demonstrating capability in complex, government-led initiatives.

## Notice

The Services under this Contract will be provided specific to the needs of the SSRA Programme as instructed and agreed by the SSRA Steering Group and SSRA Board. The Supplier will provide the following 3 distinct embedded services to TPR, which are: Guidance, Technical Solution, additional ad-hoc technical advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fff9262-aca9-4453-ad11-933a1d088a7b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 20 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £832 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £832,175 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fff9262-aca9-4453-ad11-933a1d088a7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fff9262-aca9-4453-ad11-933a1d088a7b
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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