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Modern Analytical tooling Pilot - GDX POC stage 1- V6- MAT Validation

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Dec 2023 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the project titled "Modern Analytical tooling Pilot - GDX POC stage 1- V6- MAT Validation" in the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £101,640, with a minimum value of £50,820. The tender period ended on 7th January 2024, and the contract period is from 8th January 2024 to 31st March 2024. The contract was awarded to Layer 7 Limited for providing analytical tooling services to enhance data processing capabilities within the organisation.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable due to the emphasis on SAS Viya implementation and modernizing analytical tooling. Businesses with expertise in data analytics, software development, and supporting government agencies in digital transformation projects are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions, as the buying organisation, seeks innovative solutions to enhance its data analytics capabilities and improve operational efficiency through modern technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Modern Analytical tooling Pilot - GDX POC stage 1- V6- MAT Validation

Notice Description

The ABM team have agreed to Pilot SAS Viya as a HMS as they use non-PII ABM data to perform a crucial role, offering operational and financial reports, including tracking FTE forecasts for HMT funding and informing DWP-wide efficiency initiatives. However, they urgently need help as current tooling is outdated. SAP BI was end of life in 2023 and ABM are sole tenant, burdened with unsupported modules and restrictive skills dependencies. While database running is moving to SAS 9, this is end of life in 2025. Data preparation is a completely manual process that involves time-intensive downloading of datasets on to desktops, which then needs extraction for processing within excel & VBA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c161a6d-fd59-4a99-841c-3e0c9346b8e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£101,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 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
cddigital@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

LAYER 7 LIMITED 0191 640 2807 ASHINGTON WORKSPACE LINTONVILLE PA

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