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title: "MVS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a60d1acc-68d9-4bf7-9d7c-f8c7ad676b3d"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-04-21"
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# MVS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a60d1acc-68d9-4bf7-9d7c-f8c7ad676b3d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) under the Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) service. This contract, titled "MVS," is in the IT services industry and has a total estimated value of £18.3145 million. It commenced on 16 December 2016 and is set to conclude on 15 December 2018. The procurement method was tendering, and the relevant procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been published on 21 April 2017.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in cloud services, particularly large-scale providers, may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Although this specific tender was awarded and may not be open currently, it indicates the DWP's ongoing commitment to IT improvements, highlighting further opportunities for similar future contracts in the public sector for suitable service providers.

## Notice

A 2 year G Cloud 8 framework contract with HPE for the provision of Platform as a Service (PaaS) covering the DWP Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) service. The contract commenced 16 December 2016 with a forecasted spend of PS18m. The MVS PaaS supports 12 DWP front line critical systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc3ec3d-4227-472b-9a11-91d2c7ad4cdd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 15 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,314,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,314,500 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc3ec3d-4227-472b-9a11-91d2c7ad4cdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc3ec3d-4227-472b-9a11-91d2c7ad4cdd
  21st April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/194c696f-b487-4df3-a68b-16f825177eba
  MVS Contract - Redacted version

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