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AME Payments Architecture Review

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) conducted a procurement process titled "AME Payments Architecture Review," focused on IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support under the CPV classification 72000000. This procurement sought to engage a service provider with security architecture expertise to support DWP's transformation programme within the banking sector. The contract is structured as a call-off from a framework agreement and the procurement method employed was selective. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, having concluded with an award on 28th March 2025. The contract's geographic scope includes the United Kingdom and several overseas territories, with a contract value reaching up to £433,380.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in IT services, especially those offering innovative solutions in technology transformation and banking security, could leverage this contract to bolster their market presence. The provision of services such as stakeholder engagement and expertise in modernising legacy systems positions businesses to potentially influence critical industry changes. Being a part of this contract with DWP, a pivotal organisation in the UK's banking payouts, allows suppliers to align with future technological advancements, expanding their influence and portfolio in governmental contractual spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AME Payments Architecture Review

Notice Description

The Department are embarking on an ambitious transformation programme to reimagine and make best use of emerging future technologies in the banking industry. DWP are building out services internally and looking to modernise some legacy estate applications. DWP will look to anticipate and influence changes in the industry to ensure we, as the largest UK payer to the banking industry, are able to make best use of new technologies and maintain continuity of business. Service provider will provide DWP with security architecture expertise, delivering set outcomes, leading engagement with stakeholders as and when required to resolve any uncertainties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed608981-a05b-4654-857c-e98fa5c24d25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/354e910c-ff18-4bab-bca0-05a9ad7517b6
Current Stage
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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
£433,380 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
cddigital.sharedplatforms@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
1122

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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