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title: "contract awarded"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2019-02-06"
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# contract awarded

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e31fa3f9-7924-475b-924f-63ad83b04251

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions in Blackpool has awarded a contract for onboarding ICSS services for X86 and AIX Development environment, related to an upgrade project for existing releases. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and software development, with a contract value of £18,451. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 21 January 2019 and will run until 5 April 2019, following a tender period that closed on 14 January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development for cloud environments. Companies, especially large suppliers and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete within this procurement process. Engaging with similar contracts can help these businesses expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with government agencies.

## Notice

On boarding ICSS services for X86 & 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/e0c5852e-10f7-4bdb-9821-a79b597cf229 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| 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 - 5 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,451 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,451 |
| 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 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c5852e-10f7-4bdb-9821-a79b597cf229

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c5852e-10f7-4bdb-9821-a79b597cf229
  6th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ae14ce0-0eeb-4ec6-a03d-4458b53e77b6
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## Provenance

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