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title: "Multiple Virtual System (MVS) Mainframe (Hosting)"
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# Multiple Virtual System (MVS) Mainframe (Hosting)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a1fad07-a0ec-47d4-a1d1-2d31cdb109b4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issuing a contract titled "Multiple Virtual System (MVS) Mainframe (Hosting)" under the IT services industry category in Manchester, England. This selective tender was awarded for a two-year framework under the G Cloud 10 agreement with a total contract value of £15.3 million. The contract period commenced on 10 December 2018 and will conclude on 9 December 2020, with the tender period having ended on 7 December 2018.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions. Companies specialising in consulting, software development, and digital support are well-positioned to compete, especially large enterprises capable of managing substantial technology infrastructures. The successful execution of this contract is essential to support critical DWP front-line systems and present a path for growth for service providers in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

A 2 year G Cloud 10 framework contract with DXC for the provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) covering the DWP Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) service. The contract commenced 18 December 2018 with a forecasted spend of PS15.3m. The MVS PaaS supports DWP front line critical systems. The platform is expected to be decommissioned at the end of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a920470d-f9f6-497d-b532-62cc4744c8c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,300,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a920470d-f9f6-497d-b532-62cc4744c8c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a920470d-f9f6-497d-b532-62cc4744c8c3
  8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8857176b-4b27-41bd-888c-bd4566994c22
  Multiple Virtual System (MVS) Mainframe (Hosting) Contract

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