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title: "API, Microservice and Integration Cloud Hosting support (ecm_8475)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c50be690-f083-49a7-807d-35e8f0e58b6d"
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# API, Microservice and Integration Cloud Hosting support (ecm_8475)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c50be690-f083-49a7-807d-35e8f0e58b6d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, seeking support for 'API, Microservice and Integration Cloud Hosting' over a six-month period. This tender falls under the IT services industry category and is located in Blackpool, England. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract value set at £231,000. The tender period concluded on 9th September 2020, while the contract commenced on 10th September 2020 and ran until 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly cloud hosting and software development. Businesses equipped with capabilities in API management, microservices, and integration testing would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions can also help these businesses enhance their profiles and establish lasting relationships within the public sector procurement arena.

## Notice

Cloud Hosting support for a six-month period to cover API, Micro, service/Integration and performance testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e76037-0d23-46ce-996f-4ad849d2ba4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,000 |
| 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 | ZALAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e76037-0d23-46ce-996f-4ad849d2ba4a
- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e76037-0d23-46ce-996f-4ad849d2ba4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e76037-0d23-46ce-996f-4ad849d2ba4a
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b93356b-4790-4a57-a7fa-08b3b83445c8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a13785f5-e77f-4cb0-b64a-040f28735961
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