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title: "Security Architect for Future Payments"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63d12e01-a6c5-4bc1-a16f-1680ab510ff3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-07-05"
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# Security Architect for Future Payments

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63d12e01-a6c5-4bc1-a16f-1680ab510ff3

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions undertook a procurement process for a contract titled "Security Architect for Future Payments," aimed at modernising legacy applications in the IT services sector. The procurement, which utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its award stage on 28th May 2021, with a contract value of £44,700. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2021 and is set to conclude by 30th November 2021. The delivery address for this project is located in Blackpool, North West, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses with expertise in modernising legacy systems and implementing innovative technological solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement could allow companies to leverage their skills in a competitive sector while contributing to advancements in payment systems for the UK's banking industry.

## Notice

We are building out services internally and looking to modernise some legacy estate applications. We will look to anticipate and influence changes in the industry to ensure we, as the largest UK payer to the banking industry, are able to make best use of new technologies and maintain continuity of business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e2fdc8-0f3a-4570-87f5-9d1c0e88b48e |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,700 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAYER 7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e2fdc8-0f3a-4570-87f5-9d1c0e88b48e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e2fdc8-0f3a-4570-87f5-9d1c0e88b48e
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2bb66a1-ed4b-4521-8068-dc3a67ceccdf
  n/a

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