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Desktop Technical Assurance Review

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a technical assurance review for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) located in Sheffield, England. The project, titled "Desktop Technical Assurance Review," falls within the software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000) and was awarded for a total value of £14,700. The contract period commenced on 11 June 2015 and concluded on 28 June 2015, following a tender period that ended on 10 June 2015. This process has already reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical assurance and IT services. Companies that focus on software development, system resilience improvements, and technical support services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders from the DWP and other governmental bodies. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and improve visibility within the public sector, ultimately driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Desktop Technical Assurance Review

Notice Description

Technical assurance review of DWP's virtualised Desktop Service and proposal to improve its resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfb62ae8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad9eaf-0720-426b-962d-cfea2bd00266
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2015 - 28 Jun 2015 30 days
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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