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Legacy Technical Application (DALAS)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS (DWP)

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30 Jan 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Legacy Technical Application (DALAS)" contract was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in London. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. It involves replacing outdated legacy IT systems across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The tender process was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with a complete tender status. The contract award was finalized with IBM United Kingdom Ltd on 23rd January 2026, and the contract spans from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd January 2029. The total contract value is projected at £75,000,000, with an award value of £45,000,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT service providers with capabilities in consulting, software development, and system support services. Such businesses that have experience in replacing and maintaining legacy IT systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although this completed process was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger corporations experienced in similar frameworks stand to benefit significantly from such government contracts by leveraging established competencies in comprehensive IT solutions and support across multiple jurisdictions.

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Notice Title

Legacy Technical Application (DALAS)

Notice Description

The contract requires a third-party supplier to support the Legacy Application Technical work. The goal is to address and reduce reliance on outdated legacy IT systems across the DWP estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d941b26-4ddb-4863-a1c9-60141529ae6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2029 3-4 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 (DWP)
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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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