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title: "Virtual Machine Environment-Replacement (VME-R) Professional Services and Migration Tooling for PSCS, ISCS, IICS, FAMIS (Conversion & Benchmark) SFCS, WPCS, JSAPS, DLACS (Benchmark)."
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# Virtual Machine Environment-Replacement (VME-R) Professional Services and Migration Tooling for PSCS, ISCS, IICS, FAMIS (Conversion & Benchmark) SFCS, WPCS, JSAPS, DLACS (Benchmark).

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcff9b85-02f7-4c25-b89d-d21be5cdfd4a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual Machine Environment-Replacement (VME-R) Professional Services and Migration Tooling." This contract, awarded to Advanced 365 Limited, falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. It commenced on 9th August 2017 and will run until 8th August 2019, with a total estimated value of £7,490,991. The procurement was completed on 24th July 2017 and is classified under the 'services' procurement category.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud support services, particularly those skilled in handling legacy applications and data migration. Companies that are versed in IT consulting and software development would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts, especially those with experience in integrating complex systems and providing comprehensive IT support. This contract may also encourage small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to engage in competitive bidding for future contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

A 2 year GCloud 9 Framework contract with Advanced 365 Limited for the delivery of Cloud support services, covering the Specialist Cloud, Legacy Application and Data Migration for VME Legacy applications. The contract commences 3rd July 2017 with a forecast spend of PS7,490,991.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273af1c0-9320-49ea-bca2-8e03ba04e13f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2017 - 8 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,490,991 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,490,991 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOK |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED 365 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2017 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273af1c0-9320-49ea-bca2-8e03ba04e13f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273af1c0-9320-49ea-bca2-8e03ba04e13f
  14th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8bd93f6-5673-4d78-995c-0af99d60b150
  n/a

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