The UK government has awarded a contract worth up to £1.84 billion to 81 suppliers on a new framework for vertical applications for the public sector.
Solutions include software licences, associated hardware, app-related consultancy services, software support and maintenance.
The Register reported that firms awarded places on the framework agreement include Accenture, Atos IT Services, Capita Business Services, HCL Technologies, IBM, Softcat, and Palantir.
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The new framework replaces the Data and Application Solutions agreement, which is set to end on May 22. The agreement is set to run for 30 months (2.5 years) with the option to extend for a further 18 months (1.5 years). There is no maximum contract length for call off contracts.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) maintained central government departments and other public sector bodies such as local authorities, health, blue light, and educational organisations can make use of the new agreement.
The framework is divided into five lots, spanning business application solutions; education, community health and social care solutions; housing, environment and planning solutions; citizen services; and systems designed for emergency services.
