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project_23911 - Citrix XENApp5 Farm

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Mar 2021 at 07:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "project_23911 - Citrix XENApp5 Farm". This project, classified under Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services, involved expanding Citrix’s capability into the Crown Hosting facility at Corsham due to the risk associated with supporting technology located at a single data centre. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with a contract value of £58,071.60. The contract period commenced on 15 March 2021 and concludes on 23 April 2021. The tender closed on 2 March 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consulting and IT services, particularly those with experience in Citrix solutions. Companies looking to expand their offerings in technical infrastructure and consultancy services, especially those with a strong track record in cloud solutions and data centre management, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. This project exemplifies the ongoing demand for innovative solutions in the public sector, particularly concerning data resilience and technology upgrades.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_23911 - Citrix XENApp5 Farm

Notice Description

DWP have identified that having XA5 available in only a single data centre location is a risk and are planning to expand the solution into the Crown Hosting Corsham as soon as possible. DWP have requested that Citrix Consulting assist again with this deployment, to mitigate the risk of deploying an out of support technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9af93fb-0d70-420f-b97c-5d0973a726ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2070f163-487f-4980-8f83-331fe7947dce
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,071 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,071 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 23 Apr 2021 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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