Planning

Digital Capability Services for RBT&C Delivery Teams

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 15:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), a central government public authority located in London, has released a procurement notice for "Digital Capability Services for RBT&C Delivery Teams". This planned procurement aims to provide GDaT specialist resources to support the Retirement, Bereavement & Task Capabilities within DWP. The procurement, with a total estimated value of £29.4 million, is currently in the planning stage with the contract period expected to run from 7th March 2026 to 6th March 2028. The procurement method is selective, leveraging a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, and falls within the "IT services" industry category under the CPV code 72000000. This opportunity offers potential for renewal and is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement is part of a broader initiative under the DSP Lot 2 - RM6263 framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that specialise in IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. With a substantial budget allocation, participating businesses can leverage this procurement to establish or expand their engagement with central government projects. SMEs adept in digital services and capable of delivering high-quality consulting and support solutions would be well-positioned to compete in this selective procurement process. By engaging in this contract, businesses can not only secure a foothold in a prestigious government project but also enhance their portfolio and credibility in the public sector IT services field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Capability Services for RBT&C Delivery Teams

Notice Description

Provision of GDaT specialist resources to Retirement, Bereavement & Task Capabilities in DWP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075784-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£24,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Andrew Nixon
Contact Email
andrew.nixon3@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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