Central Digital Architecture & Associated Services

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Explanatory text for VII.2.2.1 Reason for modification: The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) considers that this modification is necessary to ensure continuity of critical Central Digital Architecture services, support delivery of statutory programme obligations, maintain service stability and enable an orderly transition to future operating arrangements. The modification supports completion of activities necessary to achieve public beta and live service readiness and to facilitate transition planning associated with the future operating model for the Pensions Dashboards Programme. MaPS has actively managed the proposed modification to ensure continued value for money and that the uplift represents the minimum level of expenditure considered necessary to support delivery of the Pensions Dashboards Programme. MaPS has undertaken commercial negotiations, benchmarking, open-book review and detailed scrutiny of proposed costs throughout the process. While the final position reflects the operational and delivery requirements of the Programme, the modification is considered a proportionate and commercially managed response to maintain service continuity, support statutory delivery obligations and enable an orderly transition to future operating arrangements. MAPS considers that the modification does not alter the overall nature of the Contract and is justified through reliance on:  Regulation 72(1)(a) in respect of the exercise of the Contract Year 6 extension option and continuation of in-scope services;  Regulation 72(1)(b) in respect of additional technical services that have become necessary and were not included in the original procurement; and  Regulation 72(1)(e) as further support that the modification is not substantial within the meaning of Regulation 72(8). MAPS is satisfied that the modification is necessary, proportionate and represents value for money whilst avoiding disproportionate cost, operational disruption, programme delay and risks to delivery of statutory obligations.