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12 May 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Blackpool, undertook a procurement process titled "Secure Remote Access Solution 2026 - Revised" within the Software Package and Information Systems category. The procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method, with a total value of £600,000. This procurement process reached the Award stage as of 12th May 2026, following the end of the tender period on 24th March 2026. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd and spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029 in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business potential, particularly for companies specialising in remote support solutions and software systems. The process is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its focus on specialised software services. Businesses adept at providing robust remote access and support solutions will find this contract a promising opportunity to collaborate with a major government department and enhance their portfolio in public sector engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Secure Remote Access Solution 2026 - Revised

Notice Description

The Remote Support Solution shall provide the department with the ability to view, diagnose and remediate account and device defects from a remote internet connection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa0a351-6684-4475-a8aa-3f28eb98e424
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f2f47f-3bb3-4014-91a8-747fe705a898
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
DWP
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
Postcode Area
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

Computacenter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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