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Digital Overarching Security Architect Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Oct 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "Digital Overarching Security Architect Services," valued at £6,000,000. This procurement, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Layer 7 Limited, with services expected to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process covered key stages with the contract period starting from 17th September 2025 and ending on 16th September 2027. The award was published on 2nd October 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth within the IT services sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in security architecture services. The procurement method favours entities that are already part of pre-established frameworks, providing an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises given the focus on SME suitability. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, especially within the IT consultancy and support services niche, would find this contract a strategic fit. Successful bidders have the chance to engage with a major government department, which could lead to further collaboration and long-term business prospects.

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Notice Title

Digital Overarching Security Architect Services

Notice Description

Resource based contract for Security Architecture Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95750476-aef3-43f7-9410-1c34bfd534e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e004f6-e28a-476a-844a-ca5584fcf8b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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

LAYER 7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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