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title: "UC Digital WA - AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services"
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# UC Digital WA - AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77c9110c-70c6-4ce1-83ee-b2b8dc77f4bf

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services for the Universal Credit Digital Working Age team. This contract, totalling £153,300, falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement method used is selective, with the contract awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The relevant delivery location for this procurement is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with a tender period that ended on 31st March 2020.

This contracting opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in information technology services, particularly those experienced in cloud solutions and secure technology. Businesses engaged in software development, cybersecurity, or IT consultancy are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which highlights the ongoing demand for innovative solutions in the public sector. As this contract is currently active, it presents a chance for SMEs to build sustainable relationships with a major government department, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects.

## Notice

AWS Consultancy, Secure Design and Assurance Services for the Universal Credit Digital Working Age (UC Digital WA) team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a210ea46-1482-452c-859d-1acbbc1c09ab |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,300 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBER SECURITY SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2020 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a210ea46-1482-452c-859d-1acbbc1c09ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a210ea46-1482-452c-859d-1acbbc1c09ab
  28th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f5612e4-0bef-481f-81a9-f8bcae4fabcd
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