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Solarwinds

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Feb 2019 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement contract titled "Solarwinds" involved the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services including the architectural design, installation, configuration, and training related to TPR infrastructure. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £25,596. The contract commenced on 11 February 2019 and is set to run until 10 February 2021. The geographical scope of this procurement is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluded on 30 January 2019, marking its transition into the award stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in IT services. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, and support services would be particularly well-placed to compete, especially those that specialise in infrastructure projects and can provide ongoing maintenance and support. Engaging with the contracting authority, which has a focus on fostering diverse suppliers, could also facilitate partnerships enhancing competitive bids in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Solarwinds

Notice Description

The architectural design, installation and configuration, training of TPR infrastructure staff and the required software including 12 months support and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aea324a-87d0-4788-99ac-e78dc438ad57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec71ead2-aeea-45e1-9d2f-6a08c763eeec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,596 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMTACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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