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title: "Banking and Payments Transformation Specialist - Engineering"
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# Banking and Payments Transformation Specialist - Engineering

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-717340cc-f04a-440e-b503-fea4a0dab9ac

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a tender process for the contract titled "Banking and Payments Transformation Specialist - Engineering," which falls under the IT services category. The tender, initiated on 14th December 2021, resulted in an award valued at £625,570 following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 8th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, with participation suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The services are to be delivered at the department's location in Blackpool, North West England.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related support services. Companies with expertise in software development and test engineering, particularly those experienced in digital payment solutions, would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to modernising public payment systems but also potentially forge long-term partnerships with a key governmental authority, promoting sustainable growth and expansion in the public sector domain.

## Notice

DWPDigital Payment Services requires a supplier to provide a service that can:Support the software development, test engineering and delivery of infrastructure associated with the central platform underlying DWP's new core payments platform, as well as the platform itself, alongside Remittance and BOSS/ALPES/FICC projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d378bbd4-1f4d-4de6-86fe-0834c509d55b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,570 |
| 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 | AIRWALK CONSULTING REPLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d378bbd4-1f4d-4de6-86fe-0834c509d55b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d378bbd4-1f4d-4de6-86fe-0834c509d55b
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56684ca6-8fa0-4ce4-add3-843cbeadf2c3
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