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title: "Reference Data Service"
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# Reference Data Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae1d87ea-af3c-46f4-a6c1-60ba01e16e76

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the provision of resources for the Reference Data Service (RDS). The tender, titled "Reference Data Service," falls under the IT services category, with a contract value of £1,163,500. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 1, 2024, and the contract period spans from May 6, 2024, to May 3, 2026. The service delivery locations include postal code SW1H 9NA and London, United Kingdom.

This procurement process by the Department for Work and Pensions offers opportunities for businesses, especially those in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this contract. The awarded contract, worth £913,500, was granted to Cognizant Worldwide Limited. Businesses interested in providing microservices for citizen information and API solutions can benefit from participating in this tender process.

## Notice

Provision of resources for delivery of the Beta phase for the Reference Data Service (RDS), which is a component of the Application Reference Architecture ARA. The ARA is a collection of reusable "micro services" handling citizen information which are connected via events and APIs to provide a seamless journey for DWP's Customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80c928a-e122-4d0d-96ea-4d5515575407 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2024 - 3 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,163,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £913,500 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2024 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80c928a-e122-4d0d-96ea-4d5515575407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80c928a-e122-4d0d-96ea-4d5515575407
  20th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/392692e7-7159-40ef-be45-fb27d60dd64c
  Redacted contract

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