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HDS Access to Work DISC Refactor Build

DWP

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process named "HDS Access to Work DISC Refactor Build" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the United Kingdom. This process involved IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under the industry category of "72000000" according to the CPV classification. The procurement, now at the award stage as of 10th November 2025, utilised a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Ltd, with a total value of £2,200,000. This contract is set to commence on 20th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The services will primarily be delivered in the North West region, with the contracting authority located in Blackpool, postcode FY4 5ES.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in IT services, offering new avenues for growth and partnerships within public sector projects. Companies that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves particularly suitable for such contracts, given the nature and scale of the project involved. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive IT solutions could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a stronger presence in the public services market.

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Notice Title

HDS Access to Work DISC Refactor Build

Notice Description

Refactor the Access To work source code that resides on the DISC legacy system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92ff5c85-7cc9-4253-b74a-b3ac085936f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d6ecc8-a427-4369-9d6a-d49581a34b50
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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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