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title: "Managed Professional Services for Optimising the use of Ansible"
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# Managed Professional Services for Optimising the use of Ansible

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bcb6c90-edf5-420c-984b-fce0738e3a32

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a tender process for the contract titled "Managed Professional Services for Optimising the use of Ansible." This contract, aimed at enhancing the use of Ansible automation for optimised on-premise hosting services, is categorised under Computer-related professional services within the service industry. The total contract value is up to £2.492 million, and the contract period runs from 25th November 2021 to 24th November 2022, following a procurement method classified as ‘selective’ via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th November 2021, with the award date published on 7th December 2021.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in automation and IT consultancy services. Companies with expertise in Ansible or similar automation technologies, as well as those capable of delivering professional services in IT transformation, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders issued by the Department for Work and Pensions or similar authorities needing advanced technological solutions. The scalability of the project allows for varying levels of engagement, enabling businesses of different sizes to consider participation based on their capabilities.

## Notice

A 12 month contract to further develop and progress the Buyers use of Ansible automation to transform the application deployments into optimised On-Premise hosting services. TCV up to PS2.492 million exclusive of VAT, subject to individually governed Statements of Work (SOW) during the term of the Call Off Contract. First SOW 25/11/21-31/3/22.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faac680-f785-4cba-b00d-030bca33d45a |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 24 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,492,000 |
| 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 | RED HAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faac680-f785-4cba-b00d-030bca33d45a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faac680-f785-4cba-b00d-030bca33d45a
  7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02ccdb2f-e084-4dbf-a945-62cf06e7d459
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