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title: "AWARD - DWP Digital Children - Application Development & Live Support"
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# AWARD - DWP Digital Children - Application Development & Live Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ae81497-e12e-46a3-ba86-9a5e79056d25

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "AWARD - DWP Digital Children - Application Development & Live Support," is classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, valued at £37,500,000, is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, with the contract period commencing on 1 March 2022 and concluding on 29 February 2024. The initial tender period has already ended, having closed on 11 August 2021, reflecting the extent and urgency of the services needed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and digital services sector to grow and expand their business capabilities. Companies specialising in application development, live service support, and transformation initiatives to improve system performance would be particularly well-suited to compete. As DWP focuses on technical changes and optimised service outcomes, suppliers with expertise in agile development and a robust understanding of public sector requirements will have a competitive edge in delivering quality solutions.

## Notice

Provide application development and live service support services and outcomes for the DWP Digital Children & Families Service Line technology estate, primarily the Child Maintenance Scheme (CMS) 2012 System. Deliver requirements of business and technical change and transformation portfolio initiatives that will be deployed via regular sprints. Provide live service support to ensure system performance remains stable and optimised for service. Additional information: For transparency purposes the Call-Off Contract Value stated is PS37,500,000.00. This is based on the following: Initial Term (two years): Up to a maximum value of PS30,000,000.00 Extension Value (six months - if utilised): Up to a maximum value of PS7,500,00.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a74452a-e9b8-44d9-99cb-cab9b9dd225e |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 12:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a74452a-e9b8-44d9-99cb-cab9b9dd225e
- 31 Mar 2022 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a74452a-e9b8-44d9-99cb-cab9b9dd225e
- 31 Mar 2022 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a74452a-e9b8-44d9-99cb-cab9b9dd225e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a74452a-e9b8-44d9-99cb-cab9b9dd225e
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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