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title: "Architectural Outcomes"
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# Architectural Outcomes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b0f0f2f-9cc1-468b-a319-cc1f07d5a972

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "Architectural Outcomes" for the provision of Digital Architecture Services, valued at approximately £3.9 million. This contract will support DWP Digital Corporate Services in delivering and maintaining enterprise IT and back office services, particularly within complex and ongoing programmes. The contract period began on 11 May 2022 and will conclude on 10 May 2023, with the procurement process having been initiated through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The initiative is categorised under information technology services and is primarily located within England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital architecture and IT services, particularly those that include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their capability mix. Firms with expertise in delivering tailored digital solutions, adhering to government standards, and managing complex technology programmes would be well-positioned to engage in future projects related to this framework. As the DWP's portfolio spans various operational areas including finance and HR, businesses with innovative approaches to IT and cloud-based solutions may find ample avenues for growth and collaboration in upcoming tenders.

## Notice

The contract provides Digital Architecture Services to DWP Digital Corporate Services providing technical expertise to deliver and maintain new and existing enterprise IT and back office services and Architectural services across a range of business change and technology cloud based projects and programmes. There are some complex Programmes and Projects currently in delivery and the pipeline also includes smaller continuous improvement projects, iterating current live service. Some Projects will deliver tactical solutions that fit within the context of the overall portfolio and wider DWP Application Reference Architecture. The breadth of the DCS Portfolio covers Finance; Human Resources (HR); Learning and Development; Estates; Change and Resilience; Communications and the Digital Chief Operating Office. The overall requirement is for a full range of Digital Architecture Services these include roles set out in the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Profession Capability Framework, Technology Job Family, Outcomes and deliverables from this undertaking will need to comply with Government Digital Services guidance and standards in particular, the Technology Code of Practise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0e189d-813b-46c9-ac9c-65cb7a3fc51d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2022 - 10 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,899,996 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0e189d-813b-46c9-ac9c-65cb7a3fc51d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0e189d-813b-46c9-ac9c-65cb7a3fc51d
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b0dc5b-a008-4acb-a111-5e31e129a8a1
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