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title: "DWP PCI Pal Secure Card Payment Service (SCPS)"
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# DWP PCI Pal Secure Card Payment Service (SCPS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9316475d-b0e3-4651-b7e9-3aecf4c6f8d7

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "DWP PCI Pal Secure Card Payment Service (SCPS)", which falls under the category of Information Technology Services. The contract has a total value of £3.32 million for an initial term of 24 months, with an option for further 12-month extensions that could amount to £1.51 million depending on actual usage. The award was made on 16 March 2022, and the contract period extends until 15 March 2024. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery addresses spanning various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses that provide card payment solutions or payment security services, particularly those with experience in implementing compliance measures for PCI DSS and GDPR. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider competing, as they are suitable candidates for this tender due to the contract's design to accommodate smaller players in the procurement process. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions can lead to further growth avenues in the IT services sector, particularly for those specialising in secure payment technologies.

## Notice

A PCI Solution to ensure that cardholder data is protected and secured when handled within DWP and to ensure compliance against PCI DSS and contribute to securing cardholder data for GDPR purposes. Additional information: The contract award value is PS3.32M for initial 24 month term plus a potential of PS1.51M for each optional 12 month extension periods subject to actual consumption which will be pro-rata using the contracted charges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94ff0e71-6239-4314-af4c-a8d4e9236c30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2022 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,320,434 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,320,434 |
| 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 | PCI PAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94ff0e71-6239-4314-af4c-a8d4e9236c30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94ff0e71-6239-4314-af4c-a8d4e9236c30
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc17691a-ad6a-4fa3-9a1f-87afb8a718be
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