Planning

Integrated Desktop Workplace Solution

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), located in London, is planning a procurement for an "Integrated Desktop Workplace Solution". This procurement focuses on the IT software industry category, specifically involving the management of user profiles, desktop security, and application delivery. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, under an open procedure method. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 31st October 2025 and the closing date for tender submissions on 14th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2028. Businesses can submit their tenders electronically via the Atamis Supplier Portal, with communications primarily conducted in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing IT software packages tailored to large organisations like the DWP. The focus on integrated desktop solutions opens doors for companies specialising in IT infrastructure, user management, and security systems. The planned procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a level playing field for diverse vendors. With a total project value of approximately £3.12 million, the tender prioritises price competitiveness and social value, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Integrated Desktop Workplace Solution

Notice Description

DWP requires a solution to continue managing user profiles, desktop security, and application delivery across its estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a83d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062290-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ed.desktopbag@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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