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Curam Technical Architect required for the delivery of a Curam upgrade

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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12 Sep 2017 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Curam Technical Architect" contract was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, aimed at delivering a vital upgrade to the Personal Independence Payment Computer System. This contract falls under the IT services category and is located in Blackpool, England. The procurement method utilized was an open procedure, which concluded with the submission deadline on 27th July 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £137,229.40, commenced on 29th August 2017 and will run until 22nd December 2017.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in software development and consulting. Businesses with expertise in integrating and upgrading IT systems, especially those familiar with Curam solutions, would be particularly well-suited to engage in future opportunities stemming from this initiative. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio and contribute to significant public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Curam Technical Architect required for the delivery of a Curam upgrade

Notice Description

PIP1282: Engagement of Curam expertise to support the in-house delivery of the Curam Upgrade initiative. The Curam upgrade is required to maintain an updated Personal Independence Payment Computer System application whilst in live use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdcca5cd-4378-41cd-a704-191c675e69d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f8e663-efad-418a-a0ad-7474eee91d26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£137,229 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,229 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2017 - 22 Dec 2017 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

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