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Data Virtualisation -Data Bridge

DWP

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10 Nov 2025 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the "Data Virtualisation - Data Bridge" project, involving the virtualisation of on-premise legacy data to be hosted on Azure SAS Viya. The industry category is IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, with a delivery location in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, having been completed with a contract awarded to Accenture (UK) Ltd on 4th November 2025. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,205,210, covers a period from 4th November 2025 to 3rd November 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in data virtualisation and cloud-based solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable candidates, suggesting additional business development opportunities for these entities. Firms with expertise in integrating legacy systems with modern cloud platforms could excel in similar future tendering processes initiated by DWP or similar organisations. The location in the North West also highlights regional engagement opportunities for companies based in or targeting this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Virtualisation -Data Bridge

Notice Description

The virtualisation of on-premise legacy data, to cloud hosted (Azure) SAS Viya.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ba288c2-98d1-433b-82e2-9f02873e1825
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0933515-abbc-4f83-9f91-484915799718
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
£4,205,210 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,205,210 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 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
DWP
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

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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