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title: "Data Virtualisation SAS Federation (ecm_8636)"
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# Data Virtualisation SAS Federation (ecm_8636)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c94be16-1a9c-47e9-b85e-efb1957188e5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions, based in Blackpool, has completed a procurement process for a Data Virtualisation SAS Federation project, valued at £498,960. This tender falls under the IT services industry category and was initiated to develop a solution aimed at reducing data friction between stored data and cloud analytics. The procurement method utilised was selective, operated via a call-off from a framework agreement, and marked its end date on 5th November 2020, with the contract running from 6th November 2020 to 31st March 2021.

This completed tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly in consulting and software development. Companies that specialise in data privacy and virtualisation solutions, especially those capable of integrating cloud analytics with existing data workflows, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The substantial value of this contract indicates the potential for business growth in providing innovative technological solutions to government agencies.

## Notice

To develop a Data Privacy and Virtualisation solution to reduce Data Friction between the data stored in the Data Warehouse and the consumers on the Cloud Analytics Workspace (CAW).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5250b-b996-4eea-8718-e6dcfddc8c54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,960 |
| 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 | SAS SOFTWARE |

## 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 Apr 2022 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5250b-b996-4eea-8718-e6dcfddc8c54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5250b-b996-4eea-8718-e6dcfddc8c54
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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