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Technical Architect Resources

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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01 Aug 2025 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions in England has completed the procurement process for "Technical Architect Resources" within the IT services industry. The successful tender, awarded to CAPGEMINI UK PLC, covers consulting, software development, and support services, specifically targeted for delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated as a selective method and operating through a call-off from a framework agreement, moved to the award stage on 1st August 2025. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with the original tender period concluding on 27th May 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in IT consulting and support services. Given the scale and nature of the contract, SMEs well-versed in IT resource provision and capable of working within framework agreements are ideally suited to leverage such opportunities. The contract's focus on providing comprehensive IT services aligns well with businesses looking to expand their clientele and reinforce their market presence in the UK's public sector IT industry. With Capgemini's large-scale operation being the winning bid, businesses looking to engage in similar tenders should focus on showcasing strong capabilities in IT services provision and agile adaptation to public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Architect Resources

Notice Description

Supplier of resource

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb592bc3-f3a5-4335-92a7-9ba302f601d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16972054-6100-45f9-a580-0584253a0f2e
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
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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