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Centric and Utilities

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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06 Aug 2025 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process titled "Centric and Utilities," focused on IT services, including consulting and software development. This process, part of a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method, caters primarily to the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract running from 23rd July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £1,600,000 GBP, has been assigned to SAS UK & Ireland, a large-scale supplier. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 22nd July 2025 and the publication date of the award on 6th August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services. It is particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector through IT consulting and software development services. The focus on migrating from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya highlights a demand for expertise in user-centred, strategically aligned IT migrations. Companies with relevant experience and established capabilities in these areas are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, providing a platform for expanding their service offerings and engaging in long-term public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centric and Utilities

Notice Description

The Supplier will deliver the Discovery phase, focusing on outcomes that enable a user-centred, strategically aligned migration from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88badbd-cb3a-4bae-8695-470448f597e2
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
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
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

SAS UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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