# Intelligent Automation Resources

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS](/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions/contract-awards)
- Published: 21 February 2019
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 69a844f8-780d-4847-a3db-e7e4da72be32-271499
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc949bc-e70c-481a-90a0-a2758c60a55a

## Description

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 ed\.desktopbag@dwp\.gsi\.gov\.uk\. For any enquiries on this matter please contact Brendan\.murtagh@dwp\.gsi\.gov\.uk\. Please note the deadline for completing and returning this RFI document is 12:00 noon UK time on Friday 8 March 2019\.

## Related contract awards

- [Accessibility Audit for the Synergy Programme](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-a9485ec2-385e-46ef-bd19-1f349553c294): Department For Work and Pensions
- [WorkWell Expansion Evaluation Commissioning](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-2da32718-196d-41a8-9461-51aa57f81961): Department for Work & Pensions
- [Commercial Strategy and Procurement Delivery Services](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-115958cc-5120-4c51-b3fa-8e2978996dc0): Department for Work and Pensions

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a844f8-780d-4847-a3db-e7e4da72be32-271499)