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title: "Modern Analytical tooling Pilot - GDX POC stage 1- V6- MAT Validation"
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# Modern Analytical tooling Pilot - GDX POC stage 1- V6- MAT Validation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e444b35b-ec03-4b5b-8198-fffabc9a2b8b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the project titled "Modern Analytical tooling Pilot - GDX POC stage 1- V6- MAT Validation" in the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £101,640, with a minimum value of £50,820. The tender period ended on 7th January 2024, and the contract period is from 8th January 2024 to 31st March 2024. The contract was awarded to Layer 7 Limited for providing analytical tooling services to enhance data processing capabilities within the organisation.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable due to the emphasis on SAS Viya implementation and modernizing analytical tooling. Businesses with expertise in data analytics, software development, and supporting government agencies in digital transformation projects are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions, as the buying organisation, seeks innovative solutions to enhance its data analytics capabilities and improve operational efficiency through modern technology solutions.

## Notice

The ABM team have agreed to Pilot SAS Viya as a HMS as they use non-PII ABM data to perform a crucial role, offering operational and financial reports, including tracking FTE forecasts for HMT funding and informing DWP-wide efficiency initiatives. However, they urgently need help as current tooling is outdated. SAP BI was end of life in 2023 and ABM are sole tenant, burdened with unsupported modules and restrictive skills dependencies. While database running is moving to SAS 9, this is end of life in 2025. Data preparation is a completely manual process that involves time-intensive downloading of datasets on to desktops, which then needs extraction for processing within excel & VBA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c161a6d-fd59-4a99-841c-3e0c9346b8e7 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,820 |
| 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 | LAYER 7 LIMITED 0191 640 2807 ASHINGTON WORKSPACE LINTONVILLE PA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c161a6d-fd59-4a99-841c-3e0c9346b8e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c161a6d-fd59-4a99-841c-3e0c9346b8e7
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b725bab2-27e6-47b1-893b-e5b54e88771e
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