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PIPCS 2019/20 Apps Dev & Apps Maintenence Development Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for "PIPCS 2019/20 Apps Dev & Apps Maintenance Development Services," focusing on IT services, particularly software development and maintenance. This selective procurement process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £2,668,800. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed through various deadlines, including a tender period that concluded on 15 October 2018. The contract runs from 21 January 2019 to 20 January 2021, with development changes and application maintenance required at the delivery address in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software development, particularly those experienced with Java and Curam accreditation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find suitable competition prospects, as the project necessitates agile development and ongoing application support, requiring innovative and stable software solutions. Firms with expertise in public sector applications and those adept at collaborating closely with government agencies may particularly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

PIPCS 2019/20 Apps Dev & Apps Maintenence Development Services

Notice Description

The requirement is to deliver development changes to PIPCS as requested of BPDTS Ltd by DWP in a number of releases. The current release dates are February 2019, October 2019 and March 2020. There will be ongoing continuation of Application Maintenance development work, providing fixes into the releases. The requirement is for Java developers, with Curam accreditation with previous experience of PIPCS. Specific tasks will be to: - perform analysis, - design, development and unit testing of software applications from user requirements and design documents, - build and test application components, - create unit test plans and supporting later test phases via defect fixes, - work with business analysts to understand programming requirements for application fixes, - working in an Agile manner. The successful supplier is required to provide Digital services comprising Software Engineers - at working level. - As a Software Engineer (Working) you will be responsible for the development of products, which make up our citizen services. - You will be responsible for the operational stability of the products you build, and be in a position to affect change in the on-going robustness, resilience and stability of those products. - You will contribute to the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process within Software Engineering, following the agreed Architectural & Software Engineering principals to ensure the products developed are fit for purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd81f8b9-a166-43d8-a030-f65d5d29f79b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf040c0-1658-4b24-afb0-5eb2a0fcd3de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£2,668,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,668,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2019 - 20 Jan 2021 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTSERV

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