Award

Reference Data Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

20 Jun 2024 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the provision of resources for the Reference Data Service (RDS). The tender, titled "Reference Data Service," falls under the IT services category, with a contract value of £1,163,500. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 1, 2024, and the contract period spans from May 6, 2024, to May 3, 2026. The service delivery locations include postal code SW1H 9NA and London, United Kingdom.

This procurement process by the Department for Work and Pensions offers opportunities for businesses, especially those in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this contract. The awarded contract, worth £913,500, was granted to Cognizant Worldwide Limited. Businesses interested in providing microservices for citizen information and API solutions can benefit from participating in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Reference Data Service

Notice Description

Provision of resources for delivery of the Beta phase for the Reference Data Service (RDS), which is a component of the Application Reference Architecture ARA. The ARA is a collection of reusable "micro services" handling citizen information which are connected via events and APIs to provide a seamless journey for DWP's Customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae1d87ea-af3c-46f4-a6c1-60ba01e16e76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80c928a-e122-4d0d-96ea-4d5515575407
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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
£1,163,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£913,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2024 - 3 May 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
Not specified
Contact Email
peelpark.dataandanalyticscommercialteam@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

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