Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c34-7105-7320-a45d-bce4aa2491fa/intelligent-automation-resources pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Intelligent Automation Resources [Department for Work and Pensions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 21 Feb 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Intelligent Automation Garage (IAG) is DWP's in-house robotic centre, based out of Newcastle and Manchester sites. DWP are interested in understanding which suppliers are currently offering their services in developing robotic solutions utilising Robotic Processing Automation (RPA), Virtual Assistants (Chat-Bots), Machine Learning (ML), the services they offer and the necessary costs involved. The IAG is a collaborative working space where fast paced, business led, innovative software development happens using Agile and design led practises. The objectives of the IAG are to: • Standardise governance and practises across automation based initiatives; • Engage directly with automation vendors to minimise costs & follow a best of breed approach; • Build out initial projects & establish an 60:40 in-house model and capability. DWP is seeking to engage potential suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the department's future requirements. Following receipt of RFI responses, DWP is intending to meet interested suppliers for further discussion, depending on the levels of interest. Further information on the requirements is included in the attached RFI document. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity please complete the questionnaire and return it to . For any enquiries on this matter please contact . Please note the deadline for completing and returning this RFI document is 12:00 noon UK time on Friday 8 March 2019. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0fc949bc-e70c-481a-90a0-a2758c60a55a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for Work and Pensions: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – L-Bank - Europaweite Vergabe einer KI-gestützten Lösung zur Verarbeitung von Elterngeldanträgen und Nachweisen im Verhandlungsverfahren mit Teilnahmewettbewerb nach VgV · Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg - Förderbank - (L-Bank) · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-95b1-7144-aa3a-6e4de7a75864/germany-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support)