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Boundary Service Transformation - f5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Boundary Service Transformation - f5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £114,000, is situated in Blackpool, United Kingdom, and is part of a critical national infrastructure initiative. The tender procedure was a selective process, launched through a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2022 and will end on 31st January 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in IT services, particularly those adept in consulting and software development for critical infrastructure projects. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in event-driven microservice architecture and have a strong understanding of system transformations are well-positioned to participate. Although the tender was not open to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger entities in the tech industry with a proven track record may find this contract a valuable opportunity to expand their service capabilities and strengthen their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boundary Service Transformation - f5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)

Notice Description

DWP Digital require an experienced service provider partner to complete the final stages of the boundary services transformation on a Critical National Infrastructure application. The department is undergoing a radical change programme, designing, and building a new strategic architecture based on leading edge event driven microservice architecture. The legacy CNI application is a key enabler for the strategic microservices architecture

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581f234d-37b7-48f3-a2e1-6f2dc7d5aa75
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
Not specified
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
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 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
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOWDON DIGITAL

Further Information

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