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title: "API & Microservice Cloud Architecture Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1adf0b69-0082-4592-9adf-e11112b5e915"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# API & Microservice Cloud Architecture Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1adf0b69-0082-4592-9adf-e11112b5e915

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to provide Cloud Hosting support through the procurement of an 'API & Microservice Cloud Architecture Service'. This procurement, classified under IT services for consulting and software development, was completed with an award date of 29th March 2021, following a selective tender process. The contract, valued at £219,000, commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to conclude on 29th October 2021. The delivery addresses for this service are located in the North East of England, specifically at postal code NE98 1YX.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT consulting, software development, and cloud services, to expand their market reach and engage with a significant government department. With the contract focused on API and microservice integration, businesses that possess expertise in performance testing and cloud architecture will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate not only immediate growth but also the establishment of long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Cloud Hosting support to work with us for 7 month period to cover API, Micro service/Integration and performance testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537a9511-450e-4f9d-a805-3a69ed183d3e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZALAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537a9511-450e-4f9d-a805-3a69ed183d3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537a9511-450e-4f9d-a805-3a69ed183d3e
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba344e83-8d3d-46ed-8db4-846336beccce
  n/a

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