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Network Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 May 2022 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for "Network Support Services", classified under telecommunication consultancy services. The contract, valued at approximately £5.1 million, was awarded following a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9 March 2022, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2022 and set to run until 31 March 2024. The services are intended to encompass a range of initiatives, including network enhancements and cloud network migration, with a procurement delivery scope spanning multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT consulting sector, particularly those specialising in telecommunication and network services. Companies that offer innovative solutions for network enhancements and cloud services would be well-positioned to compete in this arena, leveraging the expertise developed during the contract’s execution to further expand their portfolio and client base in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Network Support Services

Notice Description

Outcome Based Services delivering a range of initiatives encompassing Network enhancements, implementation and transformation activities including cloud network migration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87088922-085a-4b33-8ff0-d6af34493f3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4182f2-937f-4fb7-a713-2d94f3504490
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS IT CONSULTING

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