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title: "Boundary Service Transformation - f5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)"
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# Boundary Service Transformation - f5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7e3fab0-2e02-497a-92a0-6d771f5541a9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Boundary Service Transformation - f5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £114,000, is situated in Blackpool, United Kingdom, and is part of a critical national infrastructure initiative. The tender procedure was a selective process, launched through a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2022 and will end on 31st January 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in IT services, particularly those adept in consulting and software development for critical infrastructure projects. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in event-driven microservice architecture and have a strong understanding of system transformations are well-positioned to participate. Although the tender was not open to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger entities in the tech industry with a proven track record may find this contract a valuable opportunity to expand their service capabilities and strengthen their portfolios.

## Notice

DWP Digital require an experienced service provider partner to complete the final stages of the boundary services transformation on a Critical National Infrastructure application. The department is undergoing a radical change programme, designing, and building a new strategic architecture based on leading edge event driven microservice architecture. The legacy CNI application is a key enabler for the strategic microservices architecture

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581f234d-37b7-48f3-a2e1-6f2dc7d5aa75 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOWDON DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581f234d-37b7-48f3-a2e1-6f2dc7d5aa75
- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581f234d-37b7-48f3-a2e1-6f2dc7d5aa75
- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581f234d-37b7-48f3-a2e1-6f2dc7d5aa75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581f234d-37b7-48f3-a2e1-6f2dc7d5aa75
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48e33fac-fa2c-49b2-8a2f-4949cb0a4d9b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7a48459-2e55-44a7-b8ed-8977e569b893
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