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title: "API Exchange"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b916f6ae-02ce-4dee-96da-44d2cb1c4a24"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# API Exchange

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b916f6ae-02ce-4dee-96da-44d2cb1c4a24

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "API Exchange," led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has been completed. This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender, which was awarded for a total value of £1,509,491, was initiated on 9th November 2020 and concluded its contract period on 8th November 2022. The tendering method utilised was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant location for this contract is Blackpool, North East England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and API solutions. Companies offering innovative digital solutions and integration services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The DWP’s focus on API infrastructure illustrates a growing demand for robust technological partnerships, creating avenues for suppliers that can demonstrate their capability in delivering high-quality, scalable services.

## Notice

API Exchange" which compromises of a API Gateway and Portal allowing DWP colleagues to Discover APIs, Consume APIs and Publish APIs (for others to Discover and Consume).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6158cd3f-0482-4510-8633-7340a006e6d6 |
| 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 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,509,491 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,509,491 |
| 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 | KONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6158cd3f-0482-4510-8633-7340a006e6d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6158cd3f-0482-4510-8633-7340a006e6d6
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adeb52e7-4b34-46db-8b55-ccc168778a94
  n/a

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