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NEC Contract Administration Tool

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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26 Feb 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NEC Contract Administration Tool," initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is in the award stage as of February 2026. This project involves the provision of an NEC Administration tool to support the DWP Estate, falling under the IT services category, notably consulting and software development. The contract, awarded to Thinkproject, is valued at £650,688 and is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2026, with a contract period extending until 28th February 2029. The selective procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the delivery location is the North West of the United Kingdom, specifically Blackpool. This tender is particularly relevant to SMEs, though it does not explicitly favour VCSEs.

This awarded contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in IT and software development services. As the Department for Work and Pensions is a high-profile buyer, the project offers substantial visibility and a reliable partnership with a large scale supplier, such as Thinkproject. Potential business entrants, especially SMEs capable of offering innovative digital solutions within the framework agreement, could position themselves strategically to compete in similar future tenders driven by technological advancements and governmental IT requisites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEC Contract Administration Tool

Notice Description

Provision of an NEC Administration tool to support the DWP Estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0bf5017-09bc-438c-a23a-b2032c3fa942
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6df1-e894-4141-95a1-00246d7fd51a
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
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
£650,688 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,688 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THINKPROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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