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title: "Pensions Integration Backbone Remediation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-571462a7-5ccc-467d-8a19-b4e067e5a838"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-03-16"
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# Pensions Integration Backbone Remediation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-571462a7-5ccc-467d-8a19-b4e067e5a838

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently awarded a tender for the project titled "Pensions Integration Backbone Remediation" within the services category. The procurement process, led by the Department for Work and Pensions, was completed through a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from 23rd February 2023 to 31st March 2023, with a total contract value of £301,460, having a minimum value of £150,700. The project was finalised on 17th February 2023. The location for delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded tender by the Department for Work and Pensions presents an opportunity for businesses, specifically SMEs, to engage in digital services focusing on upgrading IBM WebSphere Application Server instances. Companies well-versed in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support are suitably positioned to compete in this project. With the procurement stage completed and the contract already active, businesses can explore collaborations and partnerships to leverage this government contract for growth and development.

## Notice

Digital services to upgrade instances of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to strengthen the underlying application operational and security postures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db92503-80d1-4d97-8436-4d78e738b290 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £301,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,700 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db92503-80d1-4d97-8436-4d78e738b290

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db92503-80d1-4d97-8436-4d78e738b290
  16th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/681f72e2-507c-4fd5-8428-097b89b86836
  G-Cloud 13 call off contract - redacted

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