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title: "Red Hat Ansible Proof of Concept"
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# Red Hat Ansible Proof of Concept

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-449a261e-74d1-49ce-9264-c7533bfd99bc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract titled "Red Hat Ansible Proof of Concept," initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) based in Blackpool, England. This tender, associated with providing information technology services, has been completed with a contract value of £63,000. The procurement method is selective, with the contract period commencing on 29th September 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2021. The tender period ended on 28th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those focused on automation and cloud solutions, to demonstrate their expertise in transitioning from Puppet to Ansible Automation. Companies specialising in cloud services and automation tools would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, leveraging their skills to meet the requirements of public sector clients like the DWP while also contributing to the growing demand for effective IT transformation in the public sphere.

## Notice

Migration from Puppet to Ansible Automation and standardise across BPS Public Cloud and On Premise hosting. Support for an Alpha Phase, consisting of a Proof of Concept.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcf00a8-a2bc-47cc-9274-8523029ec5ee |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,000 |
| 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 | RED HAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcf00a8-a2bc-47cc-9274-8523029ec5ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcf00a8-a2bc-47cc-9274-8523029ec5ee
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc63e560-f085-4135-b764-740eafe73457
  n/a

## Provenance

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