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title: "Solarwinds"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1aea324a-87d0-4788-99ac-e78dc438ad57"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2019-02-15"
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# Solarwinds

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aea324a-87d0-4788-99ac-e78dc438ad57

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## Summary

The recent public procurement contract titled "Solarwinds" involved the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services including the architectural design, installation, configuration, and training related to TPR infrastructure. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £25,596. The contract commenced on 11 February 2019 and is set to run until 10 February 2021. The geographical scope of this procurement is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluded on 30 January 2019, marking its transition into the award stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in IT services. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, and support services would be particularly well-placed to compete, especially those that specialise in infrastructure projects and can provide ongoing maintenance and support. Engaging with the contracting authority, which has a focus on fostering diverse suppliers, could also facilitate partnerships enhancing competitive bids in future tenders.

## Notice

The architectural design, installation and configuration, training of TPR infrastructure staff and the required software including 12 months support and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec71ead2-aeea-45e1-9d2f-6a08c763eeec |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,596 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,596 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec71ead2-aeea-45e1-9d2f-6a08c763eeec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec71ead2-aeea-45e1-9d2f-6a08c763eeec
  15th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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