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IBM Licensing for HTTP Programme + Cloudera Strategic Data Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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03 Dec 2025 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has concluded an award for IBM Licensing related to the HTTP Programme and the Cloudera Strategic Data Platform. This procurement, classified under Software package and information systems, involves upgrading IBM software to Business Automation Workflow (BAW) with a 24-month support agreement, alongside a Cloudera DMS subscription with a 12-month maintenance plan. The contracting process also allows for the possibility of integrating additional IBM software based on the HTTP programme's requirements. The procurement method chosen was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract runs from 3rd December 2025 to 31st December 2027. The location of delivery is in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses in the software and IT sectors, specifically those experienced in implementing and managing large-scale software solutions. Given the scale and specificity of the requirements, larger enterprises with capabilities in software package development and comprehensive maintenance support will find this tender most aligned with their business offerings. While SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable in this particular tender due to its complexity, companies already engaged with the Department for Work and Pensions on similar ventures or those with prior experience in framework agreements would have had competitive advantages in bidding.

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Notice Title

IBM Licensing for HTTP Programme + Cloudera Strategic Data Platform

Notice Description

Contract covers IBM upgrade to Business Automation Workflow (BAW) with 24-month support, plus Cloudera DMS subscription and 12-month maintenance, with flexibility to add other IBM software for HTTP programme needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6d37f36-b269-4304-be2f-a78cf5dac0fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0724ef16-f549-4459-a6ef-948c53e34c76
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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