Award

Managed Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

23 Jul 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, revolves around the provision of Managed Services within the IT services sector, encompassing areas such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. The primary location for service delivery spans a broad geographic range, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and internationally. The tender process is selective and conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender phase concluding on 11th April 2025 and the subsequent contract period running from 14th April to 13th October 2025. The process is currently in the award stage, with Cognizant identified as the supplier for the contract valued at £735,538.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting a focus on collaboration within the IT services industry. Given the selective procurement method and the potential international scope, businesses experienced in delivering high-quality IT consulting and support services could find substantial opportunities to leverage their expertise. Firms able to provide managed services across diverse locations and scales, including those with capabilities in consulting and software development, stand to benefit greatly from this contract with a well-established government department.

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Notice Title

Managed Services

Notice Description

Managed Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cb455d3-31e2-42e5-ae32-7fa9c23db9b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f472d2-c7af-4730-b529-4141ce45feec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£764,960 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£735,538 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rob.higgins2@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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