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Architectural Outcomes

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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27 May 2022 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "Architectural Outcomes" for the provision of Digital Architecture Services, valued at approximately £3.9 million. This contract will support DWP Digital Corporate Services in delivering and maintaining enterprise IT and back office services, particularly within complex and ongoing programmes. The contract period began on 11 May 2022 and will conclude on 10 May 2023, with the procurement process having been initiated through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The initiative is categorised under information technology services and is primarily located within England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital architecture and IT services, particularly those that include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their capability mix. Firms with expertise in delivering tailored digital solutions, adhering to government standards, and managing complex technology programmes would be well-positioned to engage in future projects related to this framework. As the DWP's portfolio spans various operational areas including finance and HR, businesses with innovative approaches to IT and cloud-based solutions may find ample avenues for growth and collaboration in upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Architectural Outcomes

Notice Description

The contract provides Digital Architecture Services to DWP Digital Corporate Services providing technical expertise to deliver and maintain new and existing enterprise IT and back office services and Architectural services across a range of business change and technology cloud based projects and programmes. There are some complex Programmes and Projects currently in delivery and the pipeline also includes smaller continuous improvement projects, iterating current live service. Some Projects will deliver tactical solutions that fit within the context of the overall portfolio and wider DWP Application Reference Architecture. The breadth of the DCS Portfolio covers Finance; Human Resources (HR); Learning and Development; Estates; Change and Resilience; Communications and the Digital Chief Operating Office. The overall requirement is for a full range of Digital Architecture Services these include roles set out in the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Profession Capability Framework, Technology Job Family, Outcomes and deliverables from this undertaking will need to comply with Government Digital Services guidance and standards in particular, the Technology Code of Practise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b0f0f2f-9cc1-468b-a319-cc1f07d5a972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0e189d-813b-46c9-ac9c-65cb7a3fc51d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,899,996 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2022 - 10 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

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