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title: "Data Insight Platform (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Data Insight Platform (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8765524a-c514-4f47-91e6-37f515c71670

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to procure a Data Insight Platform, classified under platform interconnectivity software (CPV 48211000). The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract of £48,000 commenced on 10th February 2017 and concluded on 9th February 2018. Although the announcement was published on 13th February 2018 for transparency, the tender period officially ended on 21st November 2015.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in cloud solutions and software interconnectivity. Companies capable of providing robust data insight platforms and related services are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Given the scale of the contract and the ongoing reliance on digital infrastructure, this is an avenue for both established firms and innovative start-ups aiming to grow their footprint in public sector projects.

## Notice

Physical connection to the Cloud hosting providers (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31006800-25ed-472e-9a7f-5bc357861047 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2017 - 9 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUINIX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2018 at 17:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31006800-25ed-472e-9a7f-5bc357861047

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31006800-25ed-472e-9a7f-5bc357861047
  13th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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