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Legacy Systems Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) Migration

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Aug 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently completed its Award stage for the procurement process titled "Legacy Systems Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) Migration." This procurement sought IT services within the consulting, software development, internet, and support category. The project involved migrating legacy systems to the DWP Hybrid Cloud Services platform, hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The procurement was executed through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The total contract amount is valued at £4,500,000, with the contract running from 11th August 2025 until 10th April 2027. The services will be undertaken in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Blackpool, England.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities within the IT services sector, particularly appealing to SMEs and organisations experienced with cloud-based migrations. Businesses specialising in cloud services and those capable of offering consulting services on IT systems transformation will find this type of project advantageous. The contract, awarded to Informed Solutions Ltd, highlights the potential for specialist IT service providers to collaborate with large governmental bodies like the DWP, showcasing the type of successful engagement that can serve as a model for similar businesses aspiring for growth through public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legacy Systems Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) Migration

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Retirement Digital team requires the migration of a number of legacy systems from their current hosting environment to the DWP Hybrid Cloud Services platform, specifically hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840f4f9d-ab92-46f2-ac54-1d4f9638ca6e
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
SME

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cd.digitalchannels@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

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