Award

Cross Team DSP (DWP)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 12:42

Award

12 May 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the "Cross Team DSP" contract, which commenced on 1st May 2026 and will continue until 30th April 2028. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract aims to provide resources to support DWP's Core Digital Services, delivering the Transformation Capability Project and Integration Transformation. This effort will span multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other global regions. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with Capgemini UK plc as the awarded supplier. The award was published on 12th May 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises like Capgemini UK plc, which can provide IT consulting, software development, and support services on a global scale. While the tender was not tailored to support SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, it offers a framework for larger corporations with robust digital service capabilities to engage in transformative projects within the public sector. Businesses capable of delivering large-scale, integrated digital solutions could find such projects advantageous for expanding their portfolios and enhancing their presence in government contracting markets. The substantial contract value of £24,375,000 underscores the potential for substantial business development opportunities through such endeavours.

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Notice Title

Cross Team DSP (DWP)

Notice Description

This is a 24-month resource-based contract to assist the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) providing resources across Core Digital Services (CDS) specifically supporting the Citizen Information (CI) and Integration teams in the delivery of the Transformation Capability Project and Integration Transformation within DWP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c34a64a-dc3c-4e41-9f34-90f9a1b1a063
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0488e8d7-154a-4dbe-8bb1-58fe47f09dbc
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£24,375,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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