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Overarching Working Age Benefits Resource Contract (Multidisciplinary Team Focus

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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12 Dec 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "Overarching Working Age Benefits Resource Contract (Multidisciplinary Team Focus)" to Deloitte LLP. This procurement, under the IT services industry category (CPV 72000000), seeks digital capabilities to support Working Age Services through multidisciplinary teams aiming for modernisation. The contract, valued at £14,850,000, commenced on 8th December 2025 and will conclude on 7th December 2027. The process used was a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating it was not open to all potential suppliers. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, with specific postal services identified as SW1H 9NA. The tender stage is complete, having reached the award phase as of 12th December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially those adept in IT services, consulting, software development, and digital transformation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could benefit from this contract, given the suitability criteria outlined. By engaging in this public sector modernisation effort, businesses can leverage this high-value contract to grow their presence and capabilities within the digital services sector, potentially attracting future collaborations and contracts from the DWP and other similar entities.

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Notice Title

Overarching Working Age Benefits Resource Contract (Multidisciplinary Team Focus

Notice Description

This contract seeks digital capabilities to support Working Age Services (WAS) by focusing on multi-disciplinary teams that will deliver defined modernisation objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8950d8-f25e-4cf8-8442-058299f7526a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£14,850,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,850,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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