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WP1424 Technical Architect Specialist for GOV.UK Verify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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01 Nov 2017 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is seeking a Technical Architect Specialist for the GOV.UK Verify project, which involves migrating from a VMWare environment to AWS. This procurement falls under the computer-related services industry category, specifically focused on computer support and consultancy services. The contract is currently awarded, with an estimated value of £118,680. The contract commenced on 7th August 2017 and will run until 7th February 2018. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 5th July 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cloud migration and consultancy within the technology sector. Companies that specialise in computer-related services, particularly those experienced in AWS and digital architecture, would be well-placed to compete in upcoming similar tenders. The successful contractor in this instance, IXYDO LTD, demonstrates the type of agile, innovative businesses that can thrive by engaging in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP1424 Technical Architect Specialist for GOV.UK Verify

Notice Description

GOV.UK Verify is migrating from a VMWare based environment to AWS. This role requires extensive knowledge of both types of environment ensuring the migration optimises the services offered by AWS whilst minimising lock-in, in parallel with improving the architecture to enable resilience, rapid scaling, and ease of maintenance and change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0948f530-4bf3-471c-a814-f101669ede70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2b56b3-ef16-40b5-a3ac-7bdb0d99edfb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2017 - 7 Feb 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DX
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IXYDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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