--- title: "Strategic Contingency Service for Payment Disruption" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45671d0f-4727-484d-b32b-0168111372ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45671d0f-4727-484d-b32b-0168111372ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45671d0f-4727-484d-b32b-0168111372ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45671d0f-4727-484d-b32b-0168111372ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2018-05-02" --- # Strategic Contingency Service for Payment Disruption Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45671d0f-4727-484d-b32b-0168111372ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45671d0f-4727-484d-b32b-0168111372ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45671d0f-4727-484d-b32b-0168111372ac.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a "Strategic Contingency Service for Payment Disruption". This initiative seeks to ensure the continuity of benefit, pension, and allowance payments during potential disruptions. A Supplier Innovation Showcase is scheduled for 7 June 2018 at the Manchester Hub, with an engagement end date set for 31 May 2018. The DWP's procurement focuses on software solutions within the software package and information systems industry, as well as financial and insurance services, and IT services. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in innovative software solutions and payment technologies. Companies that can offer secure and resilient systems capable of handling high transaction volumes and complying with UK payment regulations will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as DWP welcomes innovative approaches that can enhance their strategic contingency planning for public services. ## Notice The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering options for the future delivery of its Strategic Contingency Services required in the event of a short or long term disruption to the payment of benefits, pensions and allowances to the Department's customers. The purpose of this Early Engagement Notice is to invite market operators to a Supplier Innovation Showcase which DWP are hosting on 7 June 2018. The Supplier Innovation Showcase event seeks to investigate market opportunities and insight in preparation for a potential future procurement for a strategic contingency service. We invite market operators to attend and present to DWP, innovative contingency solutions to enable us to shape our future procurement. All solutions will be considered however they must:- * Ensure customers continue to receive payment or appropriate alternative remuneration; * Be secure and resilient to potential fraudulent activity; * Be able to provide reporting for Management Information, reconciliation and audit purposes; * Be compliant with UK payment scheme(s) rules and payment formats; * Be capable of operating nationally, and be available for Other Government Departments including The Department for Communities. The Department is willing to consider all innovative solutions and may be prepared to consider Lots. The duration of the contract/s is expected to be 5 years. DWP has average daily payment volumes of 2.5m, peak volumes of 8m and a 12m peak over the Christmas period. The event is being held in advance of a potential future procurement however market operators should be aware that DWP is not committed to or guarantees a procurement at this stage. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) will be issued should DWP proceed to a procurement. DWP reserves the right to withdraw or amend any intention to proceed to procurement stage at any time. DWP's standard Terms and Conditions will be used, these can be accessed using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/494088/dwp-model-tc-for-services.pdf How to Apply DWP would like to invite up to two representatives from each supplier organisation to attend the Innovation Day and give a 10 minute presentation showcasing your innovative opportunities or solutions you can provide for this service. The event will be held on 7 June 2018 at Manchester Hub, Two St. Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3AA To register your interest, please contact:- michelle.munro@dwp.gsi.gov.uk before 17:00 hours on 31 May 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe6c510-f59f-4d2a-8781-fc4dd5d22414 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 2 May 2018 at 14:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe6c510-f59f-4d2a-8781-fc4dd5d22414 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe6c510-f59f-4d2a-8781-fc4dd5d22414 2nd May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/494088/dwp-model-tc-for-services.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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