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BPS Technical Architecture Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Mar 2022 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BPS Technical Architecture Services" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the information technology services category, with a total contract value of £51,905.70. The contract, initiated through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, was awarded on 20th December 2021. The contract period runs from 4th January 2022 to 31st March 2022, and the delivery addresses include various locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, particularly those specialised in application design and proof of concept work employing Microfocus Cobol technology. Businesses well-suited to compete could include IT development firms, technology consultancies, and service providers focused on innovative IT solutions for government contracts. Engaging in this tender can enhance visibility and foster relationships within the public sector, ultimately contributing to business growth.

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Notice Title

BPS Technical Architecture Services

Notice Description

Proof of Concept & Design work for Applications utilising Microfocus Cobol.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93b86c9c-ae5d-442c-a6f4-0e65cf0c8be0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9530f4c0-52ab-4896-87be-b2193b9535ee
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,905 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,905 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
commercialdirectorate.chaps@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

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