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DWP Actian Licences

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for Actian on-prem licences, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000). This contract, valued at £182,827.92, will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, below threshold, with the tender process closing on 21st February 2025, and the contract period running from 22nd February 2025 to 21st February 2026. The award was made to Actian Europe Limited and published on 25th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems as it highlights the need for on-prem solutions within the public sector. Large businesses, especially those with existing capabilities in managing and delivering specialised software packages, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although this specific tender does not prioritise SME or VCSE suppliers, it sets a precedent for future opportunities within the DWP and other government bodies requiring similar software services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Actian Licences

Notice Description

Actian on-prem licences for DWP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d494a90c-5593-495a-b14d-36302179924c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c41c3-50e7-4e41-9ccc-671fbf8a9690
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,827 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,827 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026 6-12 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
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

ACTIAN EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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