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title: "Provision of F5 appliances Big-IP (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Provision of F5 appliances Big-IP (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d51c69ed-2a18-400b-8167-f1b5951379b7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of F5 appliances Big-IP" is initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, located at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA, England. This tender falls under the Business and management consultancy and related services industry category and was finalised with a contract value of £99,264, awarded on 19 October 2017. The procurement method utilised was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 24 October 2017 and concluding on 9 March 2018. The tender period ended on 19 September 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in business consultancy services and technology solutions. Companies specialising in IT infrastructure, consultancy, or managed services are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. As micros, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged in this process, there is a clear opportunity for them to establish lucrative partnerships and contribute to the delivery of governmental projects.

## Notice

Pensions Data, Business Intelligence and Management Information Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7c6022-d3f6-4151-b93c-6328078800dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2017 - 9 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,264 |
| 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 | EQUAL EXPERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7c6022-d3f6-4151-b93c-6328078800dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7c6022-d3f6-4151-b93c-6328078800dc
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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