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ISOP Acceleration

DWP

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19 May 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ISOP Acceleration" project was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Blackpool. This contract, classified under IT software development services, has undergone the award stage, being marked as complete. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from the 5th of May 2026 to the 31st of August 2026, with a value of £928,000. While the tender period ended on the 24th of April 2026, the award was finalised on the 8th of May 2026. The project is set to impact areas including the United Kingdom and extends internationally, emphasising IT services on a significant scale.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in IT software development. Businesses that specialise in such services and possess a suitable scale for international work might find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The procurement process, structured through a framework agreement, signifies a preference for businesses already familiar with the contractual landscape of governmental bodies, providing a competitive edge to those experienced in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ISOP Acceleration

Notice Description

ISOP Acceleration - bridging contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525966d8-2d4b-4f8e-8223-68365fd791fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£928,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£928,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS IT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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