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SAS Amalgamated contract. Migration, and Centric

DWP

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has successfully concluded its procurement process for IT services under the "SAS Amalgamated contract. Migration, and Centric" project. This award falls within the IT sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract, managed through a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure, reached the award stage as of 30th January 2026. The contract begins on 2nd February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2027, with services delivered in Blackpool, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract amounts to £3,308,848 GBP, although the minimum value was set at £2,761,460 GBP.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses within the IT services domain, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is specifically tailored to be suitable for them. Such businesses can leverage the demand for expertise in software development and consulting to expand their market presence and reputation. DWP's strong partnership with SAS Software Ltd demonstrates a well-established preference for capable suppliers in delivering complex IT solutions, offering a significant growth potential for businesses ready to compete in similar high-value procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAS Amalgamated contract. Migration, and Centric

Notice Description

SAS Amalgamated contract. Migration, and Centric

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4816cf1c-4deb-41cc-8654-1eb9bbfccd1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978259a3-d721-4990-8fc8-51ab829e60e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,308,848 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,761,460 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
DWP
Contact Name
Mark Shuttleworth
Contact Email
mark.shuttleworth@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

SAS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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