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OpenText Exstream Extended Support 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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01 Jul 2026 at 08:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "OpenText Exstream Extended Support 2026". This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process, which ended on 23rd June 2026, has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The procurement involved a significant investment valued at £115,889.15 GBP, catering to an international address scope including the United Kingdom and various global regions.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses with expertise in software support and maintenance, particularly those outside the small and medium enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Large-scale businesses like Specialist Computer Centres, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such engaging contracts, offering a platform for substantial business growth and collaboration with a major governmental department. The strategic nature of the framework agreement indicates potential for future interactions and potential long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OpenText Exstream Extended Support 2026

Notice Description

Extended Support and Maintenance for OpenText Exstream

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef595d04-b6dc-4f92-bdb9-7cae6d3ec49f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65ace86-51d9-4fa6-8d30-a1464c3fe5cc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£115,889 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,889 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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