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title: "DWP Short Term Payment Contingency Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2d35bfd-19ba-4447-ab66-93ce95d1b3bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-10-30"
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# DWP Short Term Payment Contingency Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2d35bfd-19ba-4447-ab66-93ce95d1b3bb

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "DWP Short Term Payment Contingency Service," classified under financial and insurance services. This procurement is in the award stage and was officially awarded on 2nd August 2018, with a contract value of £1,524,605. The contract duration spans from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2020. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are intended for delivery across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large businesses capable of fulfilling financial services contracts. Companies specialising in payment solutions, financial consulting, or insurance services will find this tender aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and provide a competitive edge in the public sector, especially in similar future procurements through framework agreements.

## Notice

DWP Short Term Payment Contingency notification of award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c39d231-a44c-41c4-9663-8bf2a334dbad |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,524,605 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,524,605 |
| 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 | VOCALINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c39d231-a44c-41c4-9663-8bf2a334dbad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c39d231-a44c-41c4-9663-8bf2a334dbad
  30th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b20ec95d-61ea-4dbf-8457-4c3e1bc32790
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3515d73b-331e-402f-b7ef-ea403f1f2afe
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/967e41f4-c3a6-4332-8503-0d0deb3fa735
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