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title: "Network Transformation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ce5dd7b-4cdf-4d5d-a024-ff5b76e6c169"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Network Transformation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ce5dd7b-4cdf-4d5d-a024-ff5b76e6c169

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Network Transformation" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and focused on transforming its network infrastructure. This procurement, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £4,995,325. The tender period ended on 20 March 2020, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2020, lasting until 31 March 2022. Delivery addresses for the services extended across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in IT consulting and support services. Businesses with expertise in network infrastructure transformation and related IT services would find this tender particularly relevant. Competing suppliers may benefit from the experience gained in delivering continuous outcome-based services, positioning themselves for similar projects in the future.

## Notice

Continuity of outcome-based service to support DWP transform its network infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45490929-4ad9-4a79-8974-a1e1a363e24e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,995,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,995,325 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UBDS IT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2020 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45490929-4ad9-4a79-8974-a1e1a363e24e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45490929-4ad9-4a79-8974-a1e1a363e24e
  1st June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd5aa7ec-fc4c-4f43-89c3-be716dac7551
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a13c81e-bc7a-4bb2-a7e9-46df3bf05332
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/600112cc-2082-4364-9e66-311f20b6e2c9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd13d496-d243-440b-b328-f9e4a69c5ed4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09aafca5-e057-46da-97d2-d31fdf4bb947
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