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Next Generation Minimum Viable ProducT

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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09 Apr 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the "Next Generation Minimum Viable Product" contract. This contract involves developing a target storage architecture, migration tooling for various DWP data platforms, and designing a Lakehouse with lake and warehouse storage capabilities. The procurement falls under the IT services category, with a total contract value of £1,495,000. Located in Blackpool, England, the contract starts on 8 April 2025 and ends on 30 September 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was made to Accenture (UK) Limited on 7 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data storage solutions and architectural design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for SMEs. Businesses with similar capabilities could find such contracts valuable for growth, establishing themselves as key players in the public sector's digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Minimum Viable ProducT

Notice Description

Develop target storage architecture and migration tooling from the various DWP data platforms and design the foundations of a Lakehouse with lake and warehouse storage capabilities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92a0f74-c9af-476b-9781-8f51d141952d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16497787-df86-4d0d-83ba-399e49981a2b
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
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
£1,495,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,495,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE (UK

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