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title: "X86"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8d4732a-9fcb-4889-bca8-98b246eb83dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-04-21"
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# X86

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8d4732a-9fcb-4889-bca8-98b246eb83dd

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "X86" under the GCloud 7 Framework for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This contract, valued at £7.64 million, commenced on 1st May 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2019. The procurement process has been completed, with the award to HPE published on 21st April 2017. The services fall under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000) and are relevant across a broad geographical area, including the United Kingdom and other British overseas territories.

This procurement presents an opportunity for IT service firms looking to enhance their positioning in the public sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses with capabilities in delivering robust infrastructure solutions, especially those aligned with the requirements of government frameworks, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders of similar nature. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions can lead to significant revenue potential and strategic partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

A 2 year GCloud 7 Framework contract with HPE for provision of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) covering a range of DWP x86 platform-based services. The contract commences 1st May 2017 with a forecast spend of PS7.64m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972a159c-9872-4ecd-bc4a-b340ed3640f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,639,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,639,160 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972a159c-9872-4ecd-bc4a-b340ed3640f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972a159c-9872-4ecd-bc4a-b340ed3640f4
  21st April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ae6a492-db9d-4f01-8336-f13709d9c8f2
  X86 contract

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