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SAS Support & Maintenance Backlog

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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08 Oct 2024 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "SAS Support & Maintenance Backlog" with a value of £98,100 to SAS UK & Ireland. This procurement falls under the category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, intended to address backlog items and ensure the DWP's Data Warehouse environment meets required standards, will be executed across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and internationally. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was finalised on 30th September 2024, with the contractual period set from 1st November 2024 to 13th December 2024.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolios by meeting the DWP's technical requirements and quality standards. With the contract duration spanning over a month, businesses equipped with robust technical capabilities and experience in handling large-scale IT implementations are well-suited to compete and deliver exceptional services. The involvement of an influential organisation like the DWP further underscores the importance and potential for continuous collaboration and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAS Support & Maintenance Backlog

Notice Description

As part of the remediation of the DWP Data Warehouse (DWH_R), DWP launched a programme of work to build technical environments that will satisfy our SAS application requirements. Cut-over to the new environment is now complete however, there are a number of key backlog items that need to be completed to ensure the service is fit for purpose and to DWP standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0e4ca5c-c208-464b-aecc-f044b1330549
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/febe3504-7324-4098-91df-0f742523669d
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, VCSE
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
£98,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 1-6 months
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
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

SAS UK & IRELAND

Further Information

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