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DWP SAS Viya Project

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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28 Nov 2024 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process titled "DWP SAS Viya Project," focusing on IT services, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This project is aimed at the seamless migration from SAS 9.4 to SAS VIYA 4, enhancing the user experience for the Analytical Community. The contract, awarded under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was finalised on 15th November 2024, with the contract term spanning from 18th November 2024 to 28th March 2025. The procurement involves services across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the rest of the world, with a contract value of £135,125.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large IT service providers capable of handling complex migrations and enhancing user experiences. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support are well-suited to compete for similar projects within the public sector. The involvement of DWP, a significant governmental body, and the awarded supplier, Cognizant, highlights the importance of maintaining a strong track record and delivering high-quality solutions in order to secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

DWP SAS Viya Project

Notice Description

DWP SAS Viya Project aims to provide the Analytical Community with the smoothest migration from SAS 9.4 to SAS VIYA 4 while understanding their user needs and problems to improve the end-to-end user experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4061292d-39fe-4635-b391-604bc1c69b56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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
£135,125 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 28 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.shuttleworth@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COGNIZANT

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