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title: "Network Support Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2022-05-17"
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# Network Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87088922-085a-4b33-8ff0-d6af34493f3a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for "Network Support Services", classified under telecommunication consultancy services. The contract, valued at approximately £5.1 million, was awarded following a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9 March 2022, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2022 and set to run until 31 March 2024. The services are intended to encompass a range of initiatives, including network enhancements and cloud network migration, with a procurement delivery scope spanning multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT consulting sector, particularly those specialising in telecommunication and network services. Companies that offer innovative solutions for network enhancements and cloud services would be well-positioned to compete in this arena, leveraging the expertise developed during the contract’s execution to further expand their portfolio and client base in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Outcome Based Services delivering a range of initiatives encompassing Network enhancements, implementation and transformation activities including cloud network migration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4182f2-937f-4fb7-a713-2d94f3504490 |
| 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 | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,100,000 |
| 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 | UBDS IT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4182f2-937f-4fb7-a713-2d94f3504490

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4182f2-937f-4fb7-a713-2d94f3504490
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d3369a5-78da-41c2-b98a-89392c6d57d8
  Network Support Services Redacted Contract

## Provenance

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