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Provision of GDaD Resources for DWP User Centred Design

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 May 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of GDaD Resources for DWP User Centred Design" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Manchester. This tender falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and aims to support DWP's digital services. The contract employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and is currently at the award stage, with Methods Business & Digital Technology Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £16,187,500, started on 12 May 2026 and will run until 11 May 2028, covering a broad area including the UK, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in digital design and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this contract appealing due to its significant value and scope. The contract supports the enhancement and delivery of digital outcomes, providing potential business growth through involvement with a major government department like DWP. Methods Business & Digital Technology Ltd, as the awarded supplier, sets a benchmark for what types of businesses are well-suited to compete, highlighting the importance of strong capabilities in digital transformation and user-centric design practices.

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Notice Title

Provision of GDaD Resources for DWP User Centred Design

Notice Description

The provision of GDaD resources (previously DDaT) for the DWP User Centred Design Practice to support the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) in the delivery of digital outcomes required to enable and support DWP's digital services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eaee92e-a8fb-45df-b4e2-018d634f9ea8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dcd577-614d-4d4c-82a5-17e189575387
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,187,500 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,187,500 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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