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title: "BPS Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9107d0a8-5709-4c2b-9b83-934cc7c136da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# BPS Support Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9107d0a8-5709-4c2b-9b83-934cc7c136da

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently involved in a completed procurement process for a project titled "BPS Support Service," which falls under the information technology services category. This tender was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £5,190,570, has a duration that commenced on 1 March 2021 and concluded on 31 May 2021. The relevant procurement stage noted is Award, with the final award notice published on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in information technology services. Businesses with expertise in the design and development of IT capabilities, such as cybersecurity and operational services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the substantial value involved, firms capable of delivering large-scale projects within the public sector should focus on honing their offerings to align with such procurement requirements.

## Notice

Delivery of the design and development of the STMCF capability, and the high level design of the critical components of virtual opstrat service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0be6475-3406-4da0-a9b3-9c29ef4e99ef |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,190,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,190,570 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0be6475-3406-4da0-a9b3-9c29ef4e99ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0be6475-3406-4da0-a9b3-9c29ef4e99ef
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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