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title: "Virtual Machine Environment Replacement (VME-R)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55b386c7-16bc-4123-bfe1-6e36321728c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-07-06"
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# Virtual Machine Environment Replacement (VME-R)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55b386c7-16bc-4123-bfe1-6e36321728c8

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## Summary

The procurement process pertained to the "Virtual Machine Environment Replacement (VME-R)" contract initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions. This full contract, with a total value of £4,779,090, falls under the IT services industry category and is located in various regions, including North West, West Midlands, and London. The contract was awarded on 29th June 2017 and commenced on 3rd July 2017, concluding on 2nd August 2019. This procurement utilised the GCloud 9 Framework, focusing on cloud support services and data migration for legacy applications.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and cloud services. Firms with experience in managing legacy systems and providing comprehensive cloud support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a substantial contract value, successful bidders can establish or expand their market presence, leveraging their expertise to meet the needs of organisations similar to the Department for Work and Pensions.

## Notice

A 2 year GCloud 9 Framework contract with Advanced 365 Limited for the delivery of Cloud support services, covering the Specialist Cloud, Legacy Application and Data Migration for VME Legacy applications. The contract commences 3rd July 2017 with a forecast spend of PSPS4,779,090. Additional information: Advanced 365 Limited Supplier's address: Ditton Park Riding Court Road Datchet Berkshire SL3 9LL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7e608a-b8e2-47a2-b826-caf96207c7b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2017 - 2 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,779,090 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,779,090 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED 365 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2017 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7e608a-b8e2-47a2-b826-caf96207c7b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7e608a-b8e2-47a2-b826-caf96207c7b6
  6th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fde9c12c-91e8-4632-9b41-9d6bf933e2b5
  VMER GCloud published contract

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