Planning

Online statistical & publishing platform

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, headquartered in London, is in the planning stage of procuring an online statistical and publishing platform, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The project is valued at £900,000 and is scheduled for contract commencement on 12th March 2026, running until 11th March 2030. The procurement process has just commenced with market-wide engagement to identify potential vendors, with a significant milestone being the engagement deadline set for 30th January 2026. The tender's status remains in planning, aiming to release a future notice by 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in IT services. Engaging in this procurement process can expand business portfolios through association with a central government authority, enhancing credibility and visibility. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses adept at software development and consulting services to showcase innovation and reliability in delivering sustainable IT solutions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Online statistical & publishing platform

Notice Description

Online statistical & publishing platform - market engagement

Planning Information

Market-wide engagement to ascertain suitable vendors. Please log -in / sign up to Atamis to see contract reference C8430. This is the Object through which we will be conducting the market engagement. https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068198-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Martin G Burns
Contact Email
martin.burns@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07785335814

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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