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Award of Low Income Benefits Agile Service Design to IBM UK Ltd

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Value£8,283,333.00

SupplierIBM UK LTD

AgencyScottish Government

RegionScotland

CategoryIT & Software

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Scottish Government awarded a contract to IBM UK LTD for the design of agile services related to low income benefits.

The contract, valued at £8,283,333, includes community benefits such as three apprenticeships in IT and Telecommunications and monthly afternoon workshops (minimum 3 hours) for a class or year-group providing school leaver and career advice.

The contractor committed to paying a living wage for all involved in delivery, including apprentices.

The contract value covers resources, licenses, maintenance, hosting, and associated costs, with an option to extend by up to 20% of the original contract value.

Suppliers were notified of the award decision on 13 October 2017, with an effective contract start date of 30 October 2017.

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