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Housing Benefit and Pension Credit 25/28

DEPARTMENT FOR WORKS AND PENSIONS

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23 Dec 2025 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Works and Pensions has completed the procurement process for "Housing Benefit and Pension Credit 25/28," classified under the IT services industry. This procurement, focused on supporting and maintaining the Housing Benefit and Pension Credit Services for the Alpha and Beta Phases, involves a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, the tender was active until 30th November 2025, while the contract spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027. The contract has been awarded to IBM United Kingdom Ltd with a contract value of £11,747,515.24, and the award was published on 23rd December 2025.

This tender is poised to create substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement process being a call-off from a framework agreement can be particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering ample room for business growth and expansion in the public sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions and supporting large-scale governmental projects will find this a valuable opportunity to establish and enhance their foothold in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Benefit and Pension Credit 25/28

Notice Description

Support and maintenance for the Housing Benefit and Pension Credit Services for Delivery of Alpha and Beta Phases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ff5a5c4-181e-4db4-b3c4-979fbc93a7f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b2c578-747b-4249-b3c4-b45bfffad28d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£11,747,515 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,747,515 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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 WORKS 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
TLD North West (England)
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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