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Job Board Posting, Distribution and Media Purchasing

DWP

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02 Apr 2026 at 17:24

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:08

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Job Board Posting, Distribution and Media Purchasing" has been completed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in London, SW1H 9NA. This contract, classified under IT services encompassing consulting and software development, utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Broadbean Technology. Key dates include the contract start on 27 March 2026, with completion expected by 26 March 2027. The overall contract value is £278,096 GBP. Although the initial tender deadline was 25 March 2026, the award was published on 2 April 2026. The services span across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and globally.

This contract presents notable opportunities for growth within the IT services sector, particularly for companies with expertise in job board logistics and media purchasing. However, firms must be capable of handling large-scale operations, as evidenced by the choice of Broadbean Technology—a large entity—as the supplier. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract challenging due to its scale, business users within the IT sector that offer consulting, software development, and internet-based support can explore similar opportunities to expand their portfolios. The procurement approach—leveraging an established framework agreement—emphasises the importance of forming strong connections within such frameworks to maximise business growth potential.

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Notice Title

Job Board Posting, Distribution and Media Purchasing

Notice Description

Job board posting and distribution software, including media purchasing for job board subscriptions and packages. The Call-Off Contract has an initial term and includes an option for one extension period of up to 12 months, subject to internal governance approvals. The maximum value of the extension is PS145,201.18.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31fe3da9-56d5-40a8-ac3c-f77dc239b8bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a821ab5a-f77b-4eea-b4e9-de22e367fbea
Current Stage
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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
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
£278,096 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 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
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

BROADBEAN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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