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Synergy Transformational Design Partner

SYNERGY PROGRAMME, DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:53

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, through its Synergy Programme, has recently completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "Synergy Transformational Design Partner," under the G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 3: Cloud Support. The procurement, categorised within IT services for consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was executed using an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £5,500,000, will commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2027, covering various delivery locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Channel Islands. The contract aims to provide outcome-based ongoing support and validate local departmental requirements while ensuring readiness for downstream operations.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in IT services, including consulting and software development. Although the process does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises equipped to handle complex cloud support and technology transformation projects would be well-suited to compete. It highlights a lucrative opportunity for entities capable of offering strategic technology alignment and effective design governance on an international scale. With the contract now awarded to Veran Performance Limited, businesses in similar sectors may consider this framework for potential future tenders to engage in governmental IT advancement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Synergy Transformational Design Partner

Notice Description

Contract awarded via Lot 3: Cloud Support of the G-Cloud 14 Framework, for outcome-based ongoing support to complete residual design activity, mobilise and validate local departmental requirements, embed benefits management and technology transformation, operate effective design governance, and ensure readiness for downstream delivery and operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb35ff40-a6cd-4302-a46f-06d22629bbfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b110e7-b16d-4cd1-8d81-288ae670d895
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
SYNERGY PROGRAMME, 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERAN PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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