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title: "VME"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-604c90aa-02c0-4593-b75b-15e24b5ed644"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-04-21"
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# VME

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-604c90aa-02c0-4593-b75b-15e24b5ed644

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "VME," which is part of a 2-year GCloud 8 Framework valued at £11.1 million for the provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) covering VME platform-based services. The contracting process commenced with a tender period that ended on 15 December 2016, with the contract active from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2019. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support, and is relevant to delivery in various locations including the United Kingdom and international territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the IT services sector, particularly those specialised in software development and support services. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms that can meet the requirements of the GCloud framework will find it particularly advantageous. Companies equipped with expertise in PaaS solutions or those that have previously collaborated with government bodies, including those capable of supporting complex infrastructure projects, are encouraged to explore future procurement opportunities in this domain.

## Notice

A 2 year GCloud 8 Framework contract with HPE for provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) covering the DWP VME platform-based services. The contract commences 1st May 2017 with a forecast spend of PS11.1m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86905903-4b2e-4820-bf72-37ca3e9097b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,087,057 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,087,057 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86905903-4b2e-4820-bf72-37ca3e9097b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86905903-4b2e-4820-bf72-37ca3e9097b2
  21st April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ff3073b-fed8-4e8f-8c2d-6fb72305fe45
  VME contract

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