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Workplace Health and Disability Support Offer - Universal Inclusion Discovery

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE LIMITED

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08 May 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Workplace Health and Disability Support Offer - Universal Inclusion Discovery" has been carried out by Cognizant Worldwide Limited. This project, classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000), involves a 16-week discovery process aimed at creating a framework for workplace design principles applicable to various sizes of workplaces. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. It is located in Blackpool, England, with key contract operations active from 27 April 2026 to 14 August 2026. As of 8 May 2026, the contract has been awarded to Cognizant Worldwide Ltd.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related support services. Particularly beneficial for large enterprises, it also encourages participation from SMEs, fostering business growth and expanding market reach. The focus on workplace inclusivity and disability support aligns with organisations looking to innovate and implement standards that enhance work environments, making this an attractive proposition for those interested in making substantial contributions to their industry's evolution.

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Notice Title

Workplace Health and Disability Support Offer - Universal Inclusion Discovery

Notice Description

A 16-week discovery to test hypotheses and explore how a framework of workplace design principles (including relating to the physical environment, policies and procedures and communications) might be applied in workplaces of various sizes in a manageable and proportionate way that creates value and makes sense to employers and employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8ddd8ed-c18f-4c73-9b32-d418eb002503
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed50351-d3f9-4730-bdbc-a5134119c971
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
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
£180,050 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 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
COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE LIMITED
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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