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Microservice and Integration Planning, Design and Assurance

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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21 May 2021 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed a tender titled "Microservice and Integration Planning, Design and Assurance," aimed at providing architectural and technical leadership on complex integration systems within the information technology services sector. The contract, valued at £125,500, was awarded to Zalam Limited. The procurement method utilised was selective, deriving from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 19th November 2019 to 9th September 2020, located in Blackpool, England.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in system integrations, API exchanges, and related technologies. Businesses that offer innovative solutions and have a strong technical background in complex integration systems will find the competitive landscape favourable, especially those capable of responding to government contracts and navigating procurement processes efficiently.

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Notice Title

Microservice and Integration Planning, Design and Assurance

Notice Description

Supplier will provide architectural and technical leadership on complex integration systems including messaging, File Transfer and the API Exchange platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b573bb4-0e9d-40a5-bb84-c4003f45f1ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fff2db-e6d8-4a89-94ee-71849ea0ecdb
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2019 - 27 Mar 2020 1-6 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
NE98 1YX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZALAM

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