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Azure Professional Architecture Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 Feb 2022 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to enhance its capabilities through the Azure Professional Architecture Service, a contract awarded for £126,190. This procurement process, classified under IT services consulting and support, is in the Award stage as of 26 January 2022. The contract commenced on 2 February 2022 and is set to run until 1 February 2024, with the tender period having concluded on 17 January 2022. The delivery of services is primarily centred in the North West region of England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT consulting and software development. Companies that specialise in architectural insight and infrastructure alignment with strategic frameworks would be well-suited to participate. With the contract aiming to support the National Government Cloud Computing (NGCC) programme, suppliers capable of delivering agile project management and sound policy adherence stand to benefit greatly from the ongoing collaboration opportunities arising from this engagement.

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Notice Title

Azure Professional Architecture Service

Notice Description

Provide expert advice and guidance for PDUs on architectural insight and infrastructure, to ensure they align HCS strategy, standards and industry good practice. Provide specialist expertise to the NGCC 2022 programme for the creation of a high-level design document. Provide expert input to the Account Management Agile Squad to maintain existing policy, processes, and procedures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-680b5a68-91f9-415f-958d-bae761b6559a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5649a5cd-1da6-4873-b834-01f6913e578d
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£126,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2024 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
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)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOL-TEC

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