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UC Digital WA - AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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28 Sep 2020 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services for the Universal Credit Digital Working Age team. This contract, totalling £153,300, falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement method used is selective, with the contract awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The relevant delivery location for this procurement is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with a tender period that ended on 31st March 2020.

This contracting opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in information technology services, particularly those experienced in cloud solutions and secure technology. Businesses engaged in software development, cybersecurity, or IT consultancy are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which highlights the ongoing demand for innovative solutions in the public sector. As this contract is currently active, it presents a chance for SMEs to build sustainable relationships with a major government department, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Title

UC Digital WA - AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services

Notice Description

AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services for the Universal Credit Digital Working Age (UC Digital WA) team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77c9110c-70c6-4ce1-83ee-b2b8dc77f4bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a210ea46-1482-452c-859d-1acbbc1c09ab
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBER SECURITY SPECIALISTS

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