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Central Digital Architecture & Associated Services

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Central Digital Architecture & Associated Services" is managed by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the software programming and consultancy services industry category, and its focus is on enhancing the digital infrastructure for pension dashboards. The contract was originally signed on 3 August 2021 and is intended to last until 2 September 2026, with potential extensions. In May 2025, an update was made which included an uplift in contract value by approximately £15 million to accommodate additional services necessary for successful project delivery, requiring Capgemini UK PLC to continue as the supplier due to their technical expertise and incumbent status. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework, specifically RM3084 - Technology Services 2, aligning with regulations that allow for direct awards without prior competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital architecture, particularly those with expertise in integrating complex systems to facilitate interconnectivity with existing digital ecosystems. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in software development and consulting services, especially within public sector frameworks, would be well-suited to engage with this procurement. The ongoing development and modifications required for this project indicate that there could be opportunities for subcontracting or partnering arrangements, particularly for organisations capable of delivering specialist components or professional services that complement Capgemini's primary offerings. As the project aims to meet statutory obligations by 31 October 2026, businesses that can provide agile, technically proficient solutions may have the chance to influence this pivotal digital infrastructure initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Digital Architecture & Associated Services

Notice Description

The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP), set up by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), has responsibility for designing and implementing the ecosystem which will make pensions dashboards work. This contract will deliver the major components of the digital architecture, including the pension finder service (PFS), the consent and authorisation service, and the governance register.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Government intends to deliver pensions dashboards through statutory provisions introduced by the Pension Schemes Act 2021, The Pensions Dashboards Regulations 2022 (as amended by The Pensions Dashboards (Amendment) Regulations 2023), the Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and corresponding legislation for Northern Ireland. This legislation sets out the requirement for pension providers and schemes to connect to the pensions dashboards system. It also empowers the Money and Pensions Service ("MaPS"), to provide the central digital architecture which will enable the pensions dashboard system to work. The most recent amendment to the legislation, made in July 2023, replaced a phased approach for providers to connect to the dashboards system with a single statutory long-stop connection deadline of 31 October 2026 (the "Statutory Deadline"). MaPS is party to a Central Digital Architecture & Associated Services contract (the "Contract") with Capgemini UK PLC ("CG") to deliver the major components of the digital architecture, including the pension finder service (PFS), the consent and authorisation service, and the governance register, that will enable the system to operate. The Contract was procured via a call off from RM3084 - Technology Services 2. It was commenced on 3 September 2021 and is due to expire on 2 September 2026 (60 months). The contract as awarded contains two optional extension periods of 1 year each (that is, from 3 September 2026 to 2 September 2027 and from 3 September 2027 to 2 September 2028).

Options: 2 x 12 month contract extensions available.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call off via a mini-competition from Crown Commercial Service framework RM3084 (Technology Services 2). Therefore awarding without a public call for competition is compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050be4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018622-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,959,942 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI UK PLC

Further Information

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