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Professional Services to Support the Timms Review - Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:14

Award Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 09:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, based in Leeds, has concluded the contract award stage for the procurement titled "Professional Services to Support the Timms Review." This procurement falls under the industry category of services furnished by business organisations and is part of the broader services procurement category. The contract has been awarded to The PSC, and the contract period is set from 29th December 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement took place primarily in the United Kingdom, and the official award notice was most recently published on 10th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and professional services, particularly those with expertise in co-production and facilitation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this type of contract suitable, as the Department for Work and Pensions demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Businesses with strengths in frameworks and adept contract management should consider engaging with future tenders of this nature, as they can leverage existing frameworks to secure substantial contracts and grow their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services to Support the Timms Review - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Professional Services for Co-production Expertise for the Facilitation of the TIMMS Review of Personal Independent Payment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4bdc633-8659-4141-a175-5e6615079bbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aba6657-dc5e-45d3-855b-22cebcea5624
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

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
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PSC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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