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PIPCS Development Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Blackpool, has awarded a contract for the "PIPCS Development Service" to Mphasis UK Limited. The procurement falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, and support, reflecting an anticipated value of £5,564,160. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st December 2027. This opportunity was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tender stage, with the award dated 15th December 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital services and software engineering, particularly those with Java development expertise and Curam accreditation. The project requires the delivery of development changes and problem-solving capabilities for the PIPCS, suggesting potential growth for companies specialising in operational stability and product development within the software development lifecycle. The contract is particularly inviting for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), providing an entry into government projects with a robust and reputable partner like the DWP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIPCS Development Service

Notice Description

The requirement is to deliver development changes to PIPCS as requested by DWP in a number of releases, and to provide problem fixes into the releases. Releases typically being every 6 weeks. The supplier is required to provide Digital services comprising Software Engineers primarily at 'working level '. Our definition of 'working level' being the Software Engineer will be responsible for (1) the development of fit for purpose products (2) operational stability of the products they build (3) affect change in ongoing resilience of these products and (4) contribute to the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process, following agreed Architectural and Software Engineering principals. The requirement is for Java Developers, with Curam accreditation with previous experience of PIPCS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcddf77-e64f-4797-b833-6306fe67a813
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£5,564,160 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,709,440 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MPHASIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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