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title: "WP1424 Technical Architect Specialist for GOV.UK Verify"
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# WP1424 Technical Architect Specialist for GOV.UK Verify

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0948f530-4bf3-471c-a814-f101669ede70

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is seeking a Technical Architect Specialist for the GOV.UK Verify project, which involves migrating from a VMWare environment to AWS. This procurement falls under the computer-related services industry category, specifically focused on computer support and consultancy services. The contract is currently awarded, with an estimated value of £118,680. The contract commenced on 7th August 2017 and will run until 7th February 2018. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 5th July 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cloud migration and consultancy within the technology sector. Companies that specialise in computer-related services, particularly those experienced in AWS and digital architecture, would be well-placed to compete in upcoming similar tenders. The successful contractor in this instance, IXYDO LTD, demonstrates the type of agile, innovative businesses that can thrive by engaging in government contracts.

## Notice

GOV.UK Verify is migrating from a VMWare based environment to AWS. This role requires extensive knowledge of both types of environment ensuring the migration optimises the services offered by AWS whilst minimising lock-in, in parallel with improving the architecture to enable resilience, rapid scaling, and ease of maintenance and change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2b56b3-ef16-40b5-a3ac-7bdb0d99edfb |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 7 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,680 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IXYDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2017 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2b56b3-ef16-40b5-a3ac-7bdb0d99edfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2b56b3-ef16-40b5-a3ac-7bdb0d99edfb
  1st November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/4707
  WP1424 Technical Architect Specialist for GOV.UK Verify - published requirement

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