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Health & Disability Services DLAC Refactor Build

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the award stage for the "Health & Disability Services DLAC Refactor Build" contract, focusing on IT services, including consulting and software development. The contract, awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, involves the design and refactoring of DLACS legacy systems. It is a selective procurement facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which initially ended on 5th September 2025, covered multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, and spanned from 15th September 2025 to 27th March 2026. The total value of the contract is £6,450,684.08.

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Notice Title

Health & Disability Services DLAC Refactor Build

Notice Description

Design and refactoring of DLACS legacy systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e85f38a-176f-43b7-b922-2a038da0a44b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530d77a3-e7ab-42a2-9929-de254074e93f
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
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
£6,450,684 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,225,342 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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