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Multiple Virtual System (MVS) Mainframe (Hosting)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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08 Oct 2019 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issuing a contract titled "Multiple Virtual System (MVS) Mainframe (Hosting)" under the IT services industry category in Manchester, England. This selective tender was awarded for a two-year framework under the G Cloud 10 agreement with a total contract value of £15.3 million. The contract period commenced on 10 December 2018 and will conclude on 9 December 2020, with the tender period having ended on 7 December 2018.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions. Companies specialising in consulting, software development, and digital support are well-positioned to compete, especially large enterprises capable of managing substantial technology infrastructures. The successful execution of this contract is essential to support critical DWP front-line systems and present a path for growth for service providers in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiple Virtual System (MVS) Mainframe (Hosting)

Notice Description

A 2 year G Cloud 10 framework contract with DXC for the provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) covering the DWP Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) service. The contract commenced 18 December 2018 with a forecasted spend of PS15.3m. The MVS PaaS supports DWP front line critical systems. The platform is expected to be decommissioned at the end of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a920470d-f9f6-497d-b532-62cc4744c8c3
Current Stage
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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
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
£15,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,300,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2020 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTSERV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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