Award

Supply Chain Catalyst

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 18:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the award phase of a procurement process for the "Supply Chain Catalyst" service. This project falls under the IT services category, which includes consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £350,000, aims to enhance supply chain visibility for DWP and will be facilitated by Moody's as the supplier. It is located in the North West of the United Kingdom, with key operations centred in Blackpool. This tender is a call-off from a framework agreement, illustrating the use of a selective procurement method. The contract period is set from 28th December 2025 to 27th December 2026, providing a year-long engagement following the concluded tender stage on 19th November 2025 and the active award status dated 16th December 2025.

The Supply Chain Catalyst project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consultative and software solutions. With the DWP focusing on enhancing supply chain visibility, companies with expertise in delivering cutting-edge IT infrastructure and support mechanisms stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the procurement process's suitability parameters. The project, rooted in the North West region, could be a pivotal growth avenue for local businesses ready to offer innovative IT solutions and contribute to governmental service improvements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Catalyst

Notice Description

Provision of the Supply Chain Catalyst service to support supply chain visibility within DWP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8a72fdd-4b85-4ca8-a63d-78d851b5f364
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d3ed3d-8c6f-4314-b4df-e4f31bda023e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MOODY'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d8a72fdd-4b85-4ca8-a63d-78d851b5f364-2025-12-16T18:41:29Z",
    "date": "2025-12-16T18:41:29Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d8a72fdd-4b85-4ca8-a63d-78d851b5f364",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0013000DQH00000FUqLV2A1",
        "title": "Supply Chain Catalyst",
        "description": "Provision of the Supply Chain Catalyst service to support supply chain visibility within DWP",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "FY4 5ES"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 350000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-19T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-28T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-12-27T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-326789",
            "name": "Department for Work and Pensions",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Work and Pensions"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Peel Park Control Centre",
                "locality": "Blackpool",
                "postalCode": "FY4 5ES",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Amanda Casey",
                "email": "ed.desktopbag@dwp.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-328811",
            "name": "Moody's",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Moody's"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "One Canada Square , London, Greater London E14 5FA"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-326789",
        "name": "Department for Work and Pensions"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d8a72fdd-4b85-4ca8-a63d-78d851b5f364-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-16T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-12-16T18:41:29Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 350000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-328811",
                    "name": "Moody's"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-28T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-12-27T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d3ed3d-8c6f-4314-b4df-e4f31bda023e",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-16T18:41:29Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}