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Technical Architecture services for DWP Tech Debt register

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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19 Mar 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for Technical Architecture services for the Tech Debt register, under the contracting title "Technical Architecture services for DWP Tech Debt register". The contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000). The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process began with the tender ending on 12th March 2025, and the award was made on the same day. The contract period is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering services to be delivered in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The total value of the contract is GBP 2,901,900.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT businesses specialising in technical architecture and managing tech debt registers. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged, as the procurement process indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Successful suppliers can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio, establish a partnership with a major government department, and gain credibility for future opportunities. "bedigital UK Ltd," an SME based in Cardiff, has been awarded this contract, further underscoring the potential for smaller enterprises to effectively compete and secure high-value government contracts.

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Notice Title

Technical Architecture services for DWP Tech Debt register

Notice Description

To provide Technical Architecture services for outstanding items on the Tech Debt register

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3343af50-9248-429b-8c9f-ba4a4022663c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3139ddd-af5e-42aa-b174-b14e860f1aed
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,901,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,450,950 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

BEDIGITAL

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