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Managed Professional Services for Optimising the use of Ansible

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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07 Dec 2021 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a tender process for the contract titled "Managed Professional Services for Optimising the use of Ansible." This contract, aimed at enhancing the use of Ansible automation for optimised on-premise hosting services, is categorised under Computer-related professional services within the service industry. The total contract value is up to £2.492 million, and the contract period runs from 25th November 2021 to 24th November 2022, following a procurement method classified as ‘selective’ via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th November 2021, with the award date published on 7th December 2021.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in automation and IT consultancy services. Companies with expertise in Ansible or similar automation technologies, as well as those capable of delivering professional services in IT transformation, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders issued by the Department for Work and Pensions or similar authorities needing advanced technological solutions. The scalability of the project allows for varying levels of engagement, enabling businesses of different sizes to consider participation based on their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Managed Professional Services for Optimising the use of Ansible

Notice Description

A 12 month contract to further develop and progress the Buyers use of Ansible automation to transform the application deployments into optimised On-Premise hosting services. TCV up to PS2.492 million exclusive of VAT, subject to individually governed Statements of Work (SOW) during the term of the Call Off Contract. First SOW 25/11/21-31/3/22.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bcb6c90-edf5-420c-984b-fce0738e3a32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faac680-f785-4cba-b00d-030bca33d45a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,492,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2021 - 24 Nov 2022 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
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

RED HAT

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