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title: "Architecture Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d7ad2bb-a843-4e37-85e9-1be96727e97c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2022-05-19"
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# Architecture Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d7ad2bb-a843-4e37-85e9-1be96727e97c

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has conducted a procurement process for an "Architecture Service" aimed at supporting the Legacy Bridge project, which facilitates the transition to a strategic Application Reference Architecture. This contract, valued at £321,726, is classified under IT services such as consulting and software development. The tender was published on 19 May 2022, with the tender period ending on 28 February 2022, and the contract period scheduled from 1 March 2022 to 31 August 2022. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, based in the North East region of England.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting and software development. Companies that can efficiently support transitional projects and have experience in large-scale digital transformations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, organisations looking to expand their public sector client base may find this tender beneficial, as it not only highlights the DWP's strategic initiatives but also offers a platform to showcase relevant capabilities and innovations in infrastructure support.

## Notice

The product team will be supporting is Legacy Bridge; a key component that will allow DWP to transition towards the strategic ARA (Application Reference Architecture). It does this by making changes from CIS available in the form of events until such a time when CIS can be retired.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c9f4e1-51fa-4498-9a27-8c8493a2878b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,726 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £321,726 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 | OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE LTD 01912765656 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 May 2022 at 09:19 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c9f4e1-51fa-4498-9a27-8c8493a2878b
- 19 May 2022 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170ef6f4-3a07-4824-ba54-bc12a2fa8ded

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c9f4e1-51fa-4498-9a27-8c8493a2878b
  19th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170ef6f4-3a07-4824-ba54-bc12a2fa8ded
  19th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7609bef7-c4d7-4539-816e-56aec7670d70
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