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DataWorks - Working Age Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Jul 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Blackpool, England, has successfully completed the award stage of a procurement process titled “DataWorks - Working Age Services,” which falls under the IT services industry category. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, was awarded to Capgemini UK PLC and pertains to services supporting the DWP’s transformation of its Data and Analytics Platform for Working Age Services. This procurement was undertaken through a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 7th July 2025 and will conclude on 6th July 2027, covering delivery locations that include the United Kingdom and international regions.

This tender presents growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in data and analytics platform solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aligned with IT consulting, software development, and support services could find similar opportunities lucrative, as the procurement process indicated suitability for SMEs. Businesses with expertise in developing secure and interoperable data platforms will be well-positioned to compete in similar contract opportunities, as the demand for modern and robust data solutions continues to grow within governmental organizations.

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Notice Title

DataWorks - Working Age Services

Notice Description

Provision of resources in support of DWP's transformation of Data and Analytics Platform Working Age Services. These services focus primarily on supporting DWP, OGD's and approved partners to improve outcomes for citizens by providing discoverable, governed, accessible and interoperable audit, analytical, statistical and insight data; through modern, secure, highly available and supportable data platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ec2d98-e5f6-43e3-b9ea-5185f3cee4ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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