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Accessibility - Desktop Hardware Catalogue Services (DHCS) (2025-2028)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:08

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed the procurement process for the "Accessibility - Desktop Hardware Catalogue Services (DHCS) (2025-2028)" contract, valued at £7,500,000 GBP. This tender, titled under the industry category of office and computing machinery, targets the supply of accessibility peripheral items and falls under the works category. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 16 October 2025 to 15 October 2028, and the primary location identified is Blackpool, FY4 5ES, United Kingdom. The awarded contract was published on 17 December 2025 as part of the award stage.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in office and computing hardware solutions, potentially driving growth through significant partnerships. The preferred suppliers like Computacenter (UK) Ltd affirm suitability for large enterprises; however, there remains an emphasis on inclusivity for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating broader opportunities for smaller organisations and social enterprises. The Department for Work and Pensions' focus on accessibility peripheral items demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity which may appeal to innovative businesses with expertise in adaptive technologies, potentially enhancing their competitive edge in securing future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility - Desktop Hardware Catalogue Services (DHCS) (2025-2028)

Notice Description

Catalogue Service for accessibility peripheral items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cf7d62e-4547-40a8-a809-3c7695bd5270
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e715d2-da6e-4e9b-a4f7-1be0e5b2153f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2028 3-4 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
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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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