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OTS Deployment

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Oct 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "OTS Deployment," which involves IT services related to consulting, software development, internet, and support under the CPV classification 72000000. The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was officially awarded on 29th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 13th October 2025 and concluding on 12th October 2026. The project spans multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and further international locations, with a contract value estimated at GBP 520,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT firms specialising in software development and consulting services. Businesses adept at providing support for OpenText technologies, such as Output Transformation Server implementations, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement process's suitability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) enhances its accessibility to a diverse range of potential suppliers. Overall, it serves as a promising venture for entities seeking to expand their footprint within the public sector IT services domain.

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Notice Title

OTS Deployment

Notice Description

DWP requires a Supplier to provide certain services to assist DWP with its deployment and implementation of OpenText Output Transformation Server (OTS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64051610-1406-4d34-92d1-c45f81e33330
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe256d7-0643-4c57-acca-53c646ecce76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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