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Application Development and Maintenance Service (ADaMS)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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21 Aug 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Application Development and Maintenance Service (ADaMS)" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Blackpool, England. The tender focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, under industry classification 72000000. The contract, valued at GBP 29,771,510, was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, for a duration from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award announced on 21st August 2025. The process used a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, highlighting an opportunity for specialised IT firms with a presence in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and further afield.

This tender could create substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in application development and maintenance services, particularly those equipped to handle government projects. Companies, including SMEs and VCSEs, with expertise in developing and maintaining customer information systems and related government applications, would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. With IBM awarded the contract, collaboration or subcontracting opportunities may arise, offering further potential for business growth. The scope and duration of the project suggest a stable long-term engagement, beneficial for firms aiming to expand their footprint within public sector IT contracts.

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Notice Title

Application Development and Maintenance Service (ADaMS)

Notice Description

To develop applications, Customer Information System and Provider Referral and Payment to meet the future needs Department for Work and Pensions and other Government Departments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8507b29-8300-47fe-97a2-4792531dbd3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ed500e-0465-4543-87bf-8d3e86911499
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£37,164,160 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,771,510 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
cddigital.sharedplatforms@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

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