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title: "contract awarded"
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# contract awarded

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b82eeb4f-e421-48bb-9dd5-607d6d7eab75

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## Summary

The contract awarded is for the provision of an AIX Development environment, hosted on IBM Cloud, linked to the upgrade project of existing releases 11i and R12. This procurement, classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000), was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions located in Blackpool, England. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract period spanning from 21st January 2019 to 20th January 2020, and the tender period concluded on 14th January 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and cloud services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or enhancements for AIX environments would find this tender particularly attractive. Furthermore, partnerships with large suppliers like IBM might offer smaller firms a pathway to engage in collaborative efforts, positioning themselves for future public sector opportunities.

## Notice

AIX Development environment (to be hosted on IBM Cloud) for existing release 11i and R12 upgrade Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b430d753-eeae-4d64-b9bf-146d8ee7cc90 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 20 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,720 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b430d753-eeae-4d64-b9bf-146d8ee7cc90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b430d753-eeae-4d64-b9bf-146d8ee7cc90
  6th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d788c9b9-0b14-45c9-a8c8-234d7011d904
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