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title: "HCS One Platform Enablement - Backing Services"
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# HCS One Platform Enablement - Backing Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66a47cfc-189c-403e-b4ba-e928f40de36d

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for 'HCS One Platform Enablement - Backing Services' to Automation Logic. The procurement falls under the category of Information technology services and had a contract value of GBP 1,200,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21st November 2022, and the contract period spans from 22nd November 2022 to 30th November 2023. The procurement was carried out by the Department for Work and Pensions based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This contract for backing services presents an opportunity for businesses in the information technology services industry, especially those involved in backing services for container platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. Automation Logic, as the successful supplier, showcases the potential for firms with expertise in accelerating and designing backing services. Businesses interested in similar procurements should stay informed about upcoming selective opportunities from framework agreements to ensure they can participate effectively.

## Notice

Procurement for a vendor to provide 'backing services' for HCS container platform users, including the acceleration and design of backing services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeee158f-650f-45cd-bba6-45eec02dfc5d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTOMATION LOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeee158f-650f-45cd-bba6-45eec02dfc5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeee158f-650f-45cd-bba6-45eec02dfc5d
  7th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d26ade7-703e-4cdf-b04a-bc95967a5bf6
  Redacted contract

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