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Data Centre Management Services (DCM)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORKS AND PENSIONS

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Data Centre Management Services (DCM)" offered by the Department for Works and Pensions has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Vysiion Ltd. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the maintenance of data network equipment within the services category. The contract begins on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2028, with a total value of £634,790.40 GBP. Located in Manchester, the DCM services must be provided 24/7/365, showcasing the Department’s commitment to robust data management. The preparation began with the tender announcement and ended on 27 February 2026, marking a successful procurement cycle.

This tender, focused on data centre management, presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, given the Department for Works and Pensions' favourable disposition towards small and medium enterprises. Businesses specialising in data network equipment maintenance and possessing the capability to deliver continuous service would be well-suited for similar opportunities in the future. The contract, with a substantial budget and extensive service requirements, enables businesses in the IT and data services sector to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, thereby bolstering their credentials with government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Centre Management Services (DCM)

Notice Description

A 2 year G Cloud to provide DCM services for DWP 24/7/365.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-389f323f-5448-4b46-bb1d-03b2f25702dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2e9671-6a1a-48f2-a76a-426628b0338e
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£634,790 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£634,790 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORKS AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VYSIION

Further Information

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