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HHTP Strategy, Infrastructure DEM & Architecture Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "HHTP Strategy, Infrastructure DEM & Architecture Services," valued at £2,450,000. The contract is within the Information Systems or Technology strategic review and planning services industry category. This tender involves the provision of specialist experience in strategy assurance, value realisation, and infrastructure delivery enablement with cloud architecture services. The contract award was made on 2nd April 2026 to Pixel Global, and the service period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was executed through a selective method via a Call-off from a framework agreement, targeting services delivery in the UK and internationally across Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in cloud architecture and strategic hosting services, particularly those with a proven track record in delivering under a framework agreement. SMEs are deemed suitable contenders for such tenders, potentially fostering growth by engaging in high-value and complex government contracts. Businesses in the information systems sector can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and solidify their presence in the public sector market. Such projects enable suppliers to demonstrate capability in handling multi-faceted, strategic technology initiatives, paving the way for subsequent opportunities within and beyond the public sector.

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Notice Title

HHTP Strategy, Infrastructure DEM & Architecture Services

Notice Description

A 2 year contract to provide Specialist practical experience in Strategy Assurance, Value Realisation and OPH Infrastructure Delivery Enablement (with Cloud Architecture service capability) in support of DWP's strategic hosting objective.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7ebedae-2a76-4976-aaea-3a3cd5e76958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9615bfe-1554-4543-bcd0-5701edb0f6a5
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,940,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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

PIXEL GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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