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Benefit Payment Systems (BPS) API & OSMP Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, pertains to a contract titled "Benefit Payment Systems (BPS) API & OSMP Service," falling under the IT services industry category. The procurement involves delivering Tuxedo components for new API development along with necessary technical testing and integration. Key details include a contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period ended on 24th March 2025, the award was made on 28th March 2025, with the contract being valued at £291,190, awarded to Layer 7 Limited.

This procurement presents a viable growth opportunity for SMEs involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in API development and integration services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive technical testing and automation for API components would find this type of contract beneficial to their portfolio. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their credibility in the IT services field and potentially attract further opportunities within government sectors and beyond. The procurement process indicates a strong emphasis on engaging with small and medium-sized enterprises, making it particularly suitable for businesses of this scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benefit Payment Systems (BPS) API & OSMP Service

Notice Description

BPS require a supplier service that can deliver Tuxedo components for every new API being developed. The component also needs to be tested and integrated in the full end-to-end API solution. Without this essential component and integration, the range of new API's requested to support initiatives such as Colleague View and Data Migration will not be possible. The API team also need a service that can deliver technical testing, including test automation and technical test coverage, for every new API component.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80dcb3bc-e6e2-46a8-b96b-41026086489c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3149683-bf6c-4858-b90c-4304c7ba8827
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
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
£582,380 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
cddigital.sharedplatforms@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
1122

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAYER 7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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