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title: "Architecture Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Architecture Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8800ff1a-0d14-4070-ace0-ee179d7e7892

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions seeking to procure Architecture Services through a selective tender under a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £2,038,000, is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022, and the contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The project is based in the North East of England, aiming to align with the DWP Digital Blueprint and reference architectures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in IT consulting, architectural design, and software development services. Businesses with expertise in collaborative design and adherence to established digital frameworks will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions that align with government standards. With the backing of a large department such as the DWP, successful suppliers may benefit from a stable partnership and further opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

There is a requirement to work collaboratively with other CI PDU, Enterprise and Domain architects for guidance and design direction to ensure alignment to the reference architectures (business, application and technical) and the DWP Digital Blueprint that encapsulates design standards, patterns and principles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022d2fcb-ef62-4dfb-ba2e-991cc15934d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,038,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,038,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED 023 92 56 1000 PO BOX 41 NORTH HAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022d2fcb-ef62-4dfb-ba2e-991cc15934d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022d2fcb-ef62-4dfb-ba2e-991cc15934d5
  23rd May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/695428f8-6589-48a9-bac3-37801eb1b71e
  n/a

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