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title: "Next Generation Cloud Platforms (Proof of Concept)"
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# Next Generation Cloud Platforms (Proof of Concept)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7042e13e-e390-4f06-9379-e9f5cc8ded62

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Next Generation Cloud Platforms (Proof of Concept)" under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £750,000, was awarded to Accenture (UK) Limited on 18 October 2024. The contract period is from 21 October 2024 to 22 January 2025. This project aims to determine and develop a proof of concept (PoC) for high-level cloud architecture, leading to recommendations for a PoC candidate service. The procurement caters to various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, by allowing participation from businesses equipped to offer innovative IT services. The scope covers broad IT service areas, which means businesses with strengths in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services have a solid chance to deliver value. Given the project's aim to pioneer advanced cloud solutions, companies specialising in cutting-edge cloud technology and strategic IT frameworks would be well-suited to compete and potentially collaborate on future initiatives stemming from this contract.

## Notice

Determine and develop scope for a proof of concept (PoC), draw up the high-level architecture in readiness for DWP governance, write up the exit criteria for PoC and recommend a PoC candidate service for pathfinder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3261bb1c-06d8-4b1a-8015-cf4904262ebd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 22 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | ACCENTURE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3261bb1c-06d8-4b1a-8015-cf4904262ebd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3261bb1c-06d8-4b1a-8015-cf4904262ebd
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dd853e8-3f6a-4d77-bf29-3f8e8c052c53
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