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Engineering Community Communication & Collaboration Tool 26/27

DWP

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the DWP's "Engineering Community Communication & Collaboration Tool 26/27" has reached the award stage as of 31 March 2026. DWP, based in Blackpool, United Kingdom, has engaged in a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, for the provision of 2,700 Slack Business Plus licences under the software package and information systems category. The contract, valued at GBP 700,000, commenced on 30 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 29 March 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 20 February 2026, and the award was made to XMA Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Nottingham.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of providing communication and collaboration tools. SMEs and VCSEs would find this tender appealing, given its suitability criteria that expressly accommodates them. The call-off from a framework agreement suggests that businesses already within a specific framework would be well-placed to compete, especially those with a strong track record of managing large-scale software licences efficiently. The ongoing digital transformation initiatives offer further potential for growth, making this sector ripe for innovation and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Community Communication & Collaboration Tool 26/27

Notice Description

Provision of 2,700 Slack Business Plus Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59aa5f5d-0dac-441c-be4a-9720f36a88dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b190ed6c-86f4-4fb4-a6c2-bce4be6f31ad
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,424 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 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
DWP
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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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