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Architecture Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 May 2022 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions seeking to procure Architecture Services through a selective tender under a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £2,038,000, is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022, and the contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The project is based in the North East of England, aiming to align with the DWP Digital Blueprint and reference architectures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in IT consulting, architectural design, and software development services. Businesses with expertise in collaborative design and adherence to established digital frameworks will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions that align with government standards. With the backing of a large department such as the DWP, successful suppliers may benefit from a stable partnership and further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architecture Service

Notice Description

There is a requirement to work collaboratively with other CI PDU, Enterprise and Domain architects for guidance and design direction to ensure alignment to the reference architectures (business, application and technical) and the DWP Digital Blueprint that encapsulates design standards, patterns and principles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8800ff1a-0d14-4070-ace0-ee179d7e7892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022d2fcb-ef62-4dfb-ba2e-991cc15934d5
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

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
£2,038,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,038,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED 023 92 56 1000 PO BOX 41 NORTH HAR

Further Information

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