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Universal Credit New Style service resource

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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11 Mar 2025 at 15:20

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04 Feb 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the "Universal Credit New Style service resource," aimed at developing and maintaining key digital assets to support the build of the New Style service for Universal Credit. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £11,250,000, was procured using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award update stage, with the contracting period set from 29th January 2025 until 28th January 2027. The delivery addresses span multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in consulting, software development, and digital asset maintenance. The procurement process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations through substantial public sector contracts. Astraeus Consulting Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of business positioned to leverage such opportunities, indicating potential for large-scale IT service providers or SMEs aiming to scale up their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Universal Credit New Style service resource

Notice Description

Development and maintenance of key digital assets underpinning Universal Credit to support build of New Style service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5d981a-c1f0-4ac4-a597-484ca0342ba1
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
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
£11,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2027 1-2 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.ucwa@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

ASTRAEUS CONSULTING

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