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Engineering Lifecycle Support (Architecture Insights)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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03 Jun 2025 at 11:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Manchester, England, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for a contract titled "Engineering Lifecycle Support (Architecture Insights)". This procurement falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services, with CPV classification 72590000. The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £399,000, runs from 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2026 and is set to be delivered primarily in the North West of England. The contract was awarded to Pixel Global (trading as Pixel Group) on 2 June 2025, and details were published on 3 June 2025.

This tender presents excellent business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those eager to provide IT and engineering services to large government departments. Companies experienced in computer-related professional services, particularly those offering lifecycle support and architectural insights, are well-suited to compete in such processes. Engaging in framework agreements with selective procurement methods, like the one used in this tender, can provide stable and long-term business opportunities, facilitating a deeper partnership with government agencies like the DWP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Lifecycle Support (Architecture Insights)

Notice Description

A 12 month contract to assist DWP with Engineering Lifecycle services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40629bf5-25e2-4bea-9a4d-02d613f3da50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc0cbc0-3b70-437b-aa62-6a4f1ca26bca
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£399,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£399,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIXEL GLOBAL (TRADING AS PIXEL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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