Notice Information
Notice Title
Intelligent Automation Resources
Notice Description
The Intelligent Automation Garage (IAG) is DWP's in-house robotic centre, based out of Newcastle and Manchester sites. DWP are interested in understanding which suppliers are currently offering their services in developing robotic solutions utilising Robotic Processing Automation (RPA), Virtual Assistants (Chat-Bots), Machine Learning (ML), the services they offer and the necessary costs involved. The IAG is a collaborative working space where fast paced, business led, innovative software development happens using Agile and design led practises. The objectives of the IAG are to: * Standardise governance and practises across automation based initiatives; * Engage directly with automation vendors to minimise costs & follow a best of breed approach; * Build out initial projects & establish an 60:40 in-house model and capability. DWP is seeking to engage potential suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the department's future requirements. Following receipt of RFI responses, DWP is intending to meet interested suppliers for further discussion, depending on the levels of interest. Further information on the requirements is included in the attached RFI document. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity please complete the questionnaire and return it to ed.desktopbag@dwp.gsi.gov.uk. For any enquiries on this matter please contact Brendan.murtagh@dwp.gsi.gov.uk. Please note the deadline for completing and returning this RFI document is 12:00 noon UK time on Friday 8 March 2019.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-0fc949bc-e70c-481a-90a0-a2758c60a55a
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a844f8-780d-4847-a3db-e7e4da72be32
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Not specified
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Feb 20197 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 8 Mar 2019Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- MANCHESTER
- Postcode
- M2 3AA
- Post Town
- Manchester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD3 Greater Manchester
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD33 Manchester
- Delivery Location
- TLD North West (England)
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- Local Authority
- Manchester
- Electoral Ward
- Deansgate
- Westminster Constituency
- Manchester Central
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a844f8-780d-4847-a3db-e7e4da72be32
21st February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bc15200-862a-488d-b3ed-a2cd4e73167d
Request for Information Document
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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