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Architectural Outcomes

IBM UK

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:53

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Digital, represented by IBM UK, has awarded a contract titled "Architectural Outcomes" to IBM United Kingdom Limited. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, is part of a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective procurement method. The contract period spans from 15th January 2026 to 14th January 2028, covering various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the final award being published on 10th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive IT services. Businesses specialising in digital transformation and cross-government integrations would find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, the framework agreement setup allows for easier inclusion, encouraging smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in future opportunities within this procurement framework. Companies with strong expertise in IT solutions that facilitate organisational integrations across government departments stand to gain significantly from participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Outcomes

Notice Description

Contract to deliver an Architectural service to DWP Digital to support cross government Integrations within DWP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49f1b632-8484-4b74-8f55-8425df21d85c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dd6c99-ea6b-4946-9554-9c3e8cff2094
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 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
IBM UK
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
Not specified
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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