Award

VME

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

21 Apr 2017 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "VME," which is part of a 2-year GCloud 8 Framework valued at £11.1 million for the provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) covering VME platform-based services. The contracting process commenced with a tender period that ended on 15 December 2016, with the contract active from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2019. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support, and is relevant to delivery in various locations including the United Kingdom and international territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the IT services sector, particularly those specialised in software development and support services. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms that can meet the requirements of the GCloud framework will find it particularly advantageous. Companies equipped with expertise in PaaS solutions or those that have previously collaborated with government bodies, including those capable of supporting complex infrastructure projects, are encouraged to explore future procurement opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Title

VME

Notice Description

A 2 year GCloud 8 Framework contract with HPE for provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) covering the DWP VME platform-based services. The contract commences 1st May 2017 with a forecast spend of PS11.1m.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-604c90aa-02c0-4593-b75b-15e24b5ed644
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86905903-4b2e-4820-bf72-37ca3e9097b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£11,087,057 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,087,057 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 1-2 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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6XF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HPE

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