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Health & Disability Services AtW Remediation (DISC)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Jun 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Blackpool, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Health & Disability Services AtW Remediation (DISC)", focusing on IT services. This project falls under the CPV code 72000000, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £498,995.34, runs from 16th June 2025 to 12th September 2025, with the award announced on 24th June 2025. The delivery locations span the North West of the United Kingdom, making it a significant opportunity for businesses based in or near this region.

This contract presented a growth opportunity, particularly for large businesses with capabilities in IT services, given the Department for Work and Pensions' requirement for sophisticated services such as legacy system refactoring to align with the Access to Work programme. While SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this tender, firms experienced in managing complex IT solutions and transformations would have been well-positioned to compete. As the contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, this sets a precedent for large-scale IT service providers to actively engage in future procurements from government departments.

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Notice Title

Health & Disability Services AtW Remediation (DISC)

Notice Description

To design the refactor of a legacy system DISC to support the Access to Work grant. Aligned with the business needs of Access to Work and any transformational work link to the green & white papers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36ab8a51-9b58-4f5e-adb1-0ec5337a4086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdce4a5b-84b1-4daa-b822-3ebd4142c336
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
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
£498,995 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,995 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 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
TLD North West (England)

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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