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ISOP Strategic Delivery Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), situated in Blackpool, is the buying organisation for the ISOP Strategic Delivery Partner contract, aimed at supporting its Intelligent Service Operations Programme. This procurement is focused on information technology services and will leverage intelligent automation, AI, and machine learning to modernise digital service management. Deloitte LLP has been awarded the contract, valued at £1,920,840 GBP, with a contract period from 13th March 2026 to 12th March 2028. The procurement was conducted via a selective process, specifically through call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage is currently active as of 11th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, especially those capable of providing advanced automation and AI solutions for large-scale operations. Despite not being suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger corporations with expertise in transforming legacy systems and improving service delivery through smart technologies could benefit greatly from alignment with the DWP's strategic objectives. The partnership with DWP offers a pathway for such businesses to expand their influence and showcase innovation within the UK's public sector IT landscape.

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Notice Title

ISOP Strategic Delivery Partner

Notice Description

DWP Digital requires a strategic delivery partner to support the Intelligent Service Operations Programme (ISOP). This programme aims to transform DWP's digital service management by introducing intelligent automation, AI, and machine learning to improve efficiency, scalability, and citizen centric service delivery. The transformation will modernise legacy systems, reduce technical debt, and enable proactive service operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-072a695a-db23-4d74-96cc-93b3f9ac4ee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0310f8-3f7b-42d2-86d8-9f033f3de15f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,920,840 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2028 2-3 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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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