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BPS Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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31 Mar 2022 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently involved in a completed procurement process for a project titled "BPS Support Service," which falls under the information technology services category. This tender was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £5,190,570, has a duration that commenced on 1 March 2021 and concluded on 31 May 2021. The relevant procurement stage noted is Award, with the final award notice published on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in information technology services. Businesses with expertise in the design and development of IT capabilities, such as cybersecurity and operational services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the substantial value involved, firms capable of delivering large-scale projects within the public sector should focus on honing their offerings to align with such procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

BPS Support Service

Notice Description

Delivery of the design and development of the STMCF capability, and the high level design of the critical components of virtual opstrat service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9107d0a8-5709-4c2b-9b83-934cc7c136da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0be6475-3406-4da0-a9b3-9c29ef4e99ef
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,190,570 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,190,570 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 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
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.bom@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LAYER 7 IT SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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