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DWP Project_25855 - IBM Standard Support Agreement (2025)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Jan 2025 at 17:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the "DWP Project_25855 - IBM Standard Support Agreement (2025)" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems. This contract is worth £13,500,000 and covers regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and other global locations. The procurement method followed was a direct single tender action, culminating in an award on 12th December 2024. The contract period extends from 31st December 2024 to 31st December 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software applications and support services. Given that IBM UK Ltd. has been selected as the supplier, large-scale enterprises with similar capabilities and services could find competitive opportunities in future tenders. While not specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), there are opportunities for such organisations to develop partnerships and sub-contracting arrangements to benefit from these substantial government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Project_25855 - IBM Standard Support Agreement (2025)

Notice Description

IBM Software Applications and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f3bfaf8-0424-4a89-b00e-93040d4dd8d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469b976f-7ec6-4cbb-aafc-88fa5f991405
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

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