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Secure Boundary Services and API Gateway Service and Support Tool

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Sep 2023 at 07:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for Secure Boundary Services and API Gateway Service and Support Tool to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The contract falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category. The procurement method used was 'selective', calling off from a framework agreement. The contract's total value is £958,854.96, with a contract period running from August 25, 2023, to August 24, 2025. The tender period ended on July 24, 2023, and the contract was awarded on August 11, 2023. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing software solutions and information systems to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable for this contract. Businesses in the technology sector, particularly those offering secure API gateway and support services, should consider engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions for potential future opportunities based on the procurement method used and the nature of the goods procured.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Boundary Services and API Gateway Service and Support Tool

Notice Description

The contract is for Forum Sentry software. It is a provision of Secure API Gateway for connectivity between UCFS and DWP external services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99624ba5-1971-41c2-85d8-a16ac447eb43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79a6f28-61f0-4475-bd71-4da365222a28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£958,854 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£958,854 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2023 - 24 Aug 2025 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
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

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