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title: "Azure Architecture and DevOps Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82e67708-e586-47d7-ab26-b2899672a4c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Azure Architecture and DevOps Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82e67708-e586-47d7-ab26-b2899672a4c9

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the provision of an Azure Architecture and DevOps Service in the IT services sector. The contract, valued at £2,175,000, was awarded to Advania Uk Ltd following a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on December 15, 2023, with a contract period starting on December 18, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2026, in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete in this tendering process, which involves call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses with expertise in architectural and delivery enablement services are well-suited to benefit from this contract extension opportunity.

## Notice

The requirement is for an Architectural and Delivery enablement service. There is also an extension provision within the contract for one period of up to 12 months at a potential value not exceeding PS562,500.00 ex vat, PS675,000.00 inc vat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac73a20a-2c8a-41f8-948c-26f47f6a7b27 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,175,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 17:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac73a20a-2c8a-41f8-948c-26f47f6a7b27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac73a20a-2c8a-41f8-948c-26f47f6a7b27
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46a4efc9-10f1-469f-a0c4-4059b862996b
  Redacted contract

## Provenance

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