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API Enterprise Software

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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04 Nov 2024 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions in Manchester, England, has recently completed the procurement process for the "API Enterprise Software" tender, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the awarded contract, valued at £2,218,346.65, spans from 8 November 2024 to 7 November 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3 June 2024, and the award date on 11 October 2024. The contract will assist in real-time communication of data across departments, benefiting locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. Companies well-suited to compete for future tenders include small and medium-sized enterprises with a strong track record in delivering robust software solutions for government services. The strategic importance of the API Enterprise Software, provided by the awarded supplier Kong Inc., underscores the demand for advanced technological solutions that support operational efficiency and data management in public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

API Enterprise Software

Notice Description

The Kong API software subscription is a key strategic tool allowing real time communication of data between departments, services and team providing vital data to support the welfare of our citizens

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-929e0f54-67c0-41aa-b0bd-3285385361fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d2426e-52ad-49cc-92f5-ba16e4b8fada
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
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
£2,218,346 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,218,346 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KONG

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