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title: "Data Centre Management Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8433cd24-587f-4c34-9161-d0c66f77c038"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-09-21"
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# Data Centre Management Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8433cd24-587f-4c34-9161-d0c66f77c038

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to establish a Data Centre Management Service to enhance its capabilities in managing a Managed Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure within Crown Hosting Data Centres. This tender, classified under facilities management services for computer systems maintenance, was publicly announced on 21 September 2018, with an award date of 20 June 2018. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, concluding on 15 June 2018. The contract award is valued at £320,000 and is set to run from 9 July 2018 to 8 July 2020, with the service being delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in facilities management and IT services to expand their business. With the contract exceeding £300,000, businesses with experience in data centre operations and cloud services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enable successful bidders to strengthen their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a key government department, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector.

## Notice

The Department needs to enhance its capability by establishing an on-site Data Centre Management Service that will oversee and deliver key activities within their Managed Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure environment in Crown Hosting Data Centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3f8567-f59b-40af-b77f-750f62c98c77 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 8 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2018 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3f8567-f59b-40af-b77f-750f62c98c77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3f8567-f59b-40af-b77f-750f62c98c77
  21st September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b895aa2-58dc-4b7f-aec3-85204919e589
  G-Cloud contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27540eb6-1255-4749-9884-753129902238
  G-Cloud Search I
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94e01ad1-846e-4832-8194-b1c874852b99
  G-Cloud Search II

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