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title: "DWP Azure Professional Architecture Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0341717a-5d48-4258-a32e-e95f23f4e9ab"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# DWP Azure Professional Architecture Support Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0341717a-5d48-4258-a32e-e95f23f4e9ab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions seeking professional architecture support services for the DWP Azure programme. This active tender was conducted as a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, with a contract value of £750,000. The contract period runs from 24th January 2022 to 23rd January 2024, covering regions including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. The tender process concluded on 4th January 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in Azure and Azure Stack technologies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on supporting innovative solutions within a competitive framework. Successful involvement in this tender could lead to enhanced visibility and potential future contracts in the growing field of digital service infrastructure.

## Notice

A Professional Architecture Support service, which will Support and guide the design and implementation of the Next Generation Call Centre program technical work on Azure and Azure Stack technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7283bf8d-8fce-4bb7-96c2-2d6f3cadae28 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 23 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOL-TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 19 May 2022 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7283bf8d-8fce-4bb7-96c2-2d6f3cadae28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7283bf8d-8fce-4bb7-96c2-2d6f3cadae28
  19th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d9589f9-4bbd-4146-931c-7cf7e7e3a4d8
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