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Disaster Emergency Payment Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 Oct 2018 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Disaster Emergency Payment Service" is initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on critical payment systems in the administration, defence, and social security services sector. This tender was awarded to Vocalink, with a total contract value of £3,528,000, effective from 1st December 2018 until 31st December 2020. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6th September 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technology and financial services sectors, as it addresses emergency payment systems. Companies that offer innovative payment solutions or have capabilities in system contingency planning would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, large suppliers with experience in government contracts can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio, capitalising on the government's reliance on robust service delivery during critical times.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disaster Emergency Payment Service

Notice Description

Disaster Emergency Payment Service - Contingency Service available should there be a critical failure in the Departments payment systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e22dee0-3c13-45a6-852a-1638afcd6fe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2684b217-c805-44a5-ab12-c99766606c97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,528,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,528,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VOCALINK

Further Information

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