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title: "Reference Data Service - Beta to Live"
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# Reference Data Service - Beta to Live

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08b5002-380f-4f1f-b2c5-2cb8342c0c36

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract for the delivery of Reference Data Service into Live under the title "Reference Data Service - Beta to Live". This procurement falls under the IT services category for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract value is £3,115,480, with a contract period starting on November 28, 2022, and ending on November 27, 2023. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on November 25, 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet services. Businesses capable of delivering complex system transformations would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions in England is the buying organization, and the contract has been awarded to Deloitte LLP. Understanding the Application Reference Architecture (ARA) and having experience in delivering similar services would be advantageous for businesses seeking to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Delivery of Reference Data Service into Live DWP Digital is undertaking a major programme to transform its application landscape and replace core legacy systems. This is currently referred to as the Application Reference Architecture (ARA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb36b14c-09d8-4999-8c24-b0ac45c2c4d5 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 27 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,115,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,557,740 |
| 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb36b14c-09d8-4999-8c24-b0ac45c2c4d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb36b14c-09d8-4999-8c24-b0ac45c2c4d5
  25th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5921437-085f-4258-b69e-8f4ead53d592
  n/a

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