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Architectural Outcomes - CAN 021

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Architectural Outcomes - CAN 021" is being managed by the Department for Work & Pensions, a public authority within the central government located in London, United Kingdom. The process is focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the industry category, under the procurement method "direct," below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, with key contractual adjustments and extensions detailed in the latest award information dated 16th December 2025. The contractual end date has been extended to 16th January 2026 from an earlier end date of 19th December 2025 to align with the new Statement of Work end dates, with the official contract being signed on 5th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in IT services to leverage their capabilities in consulting and technology development. With the project led under a direct procurement method without competition, businesses that have previously engaged with public sector contracts could gain a strategic advantage and establish strong relationships with central government authorities. The extension of contract timelines suggests potential resource optimisation and financial growth opportunities for involved vendors. This tender particularly suits firms with robust operational frameworks that can efficiently manage project alterations and continue providing consistent, high-quality IT support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Outcomes - CAN 021

Notice Description

The following is a summary of the changes made through this CAN 021: * Extension of the end date of Statement of Work 9 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 009) from 19th December 2025 to and including 16th January 2026. * Extend the contract from 6th November 2025 to and including 16th January 2026, utilising contract underspend. As per CAN 019, Statement of Work 009 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 009) was extended from 6th November 2025 to 19th December 2025. As per CAN 020, Statement of Work 10 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 010) from 6th November 2025 to and including 28th November 2025. As per this CAN,CAN 021 is to capture the change of contract end date to align with the new Statement of Work end dates. * Removal of 1 resource from Statement of Work 10 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 010) - last working day 7th November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f71d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083527-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Jason Dalgarno
Contact Email
jason.dalgarno1@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083527-2025
    16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9283
    The following is a summary of the changes made through this CAN 021: * Extension of the end date of Statement of Work 9 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 009) from 19th December 2025 to and including 16th January 2026. * Extend the contract from 6th November 2025 to and including 16th January 2026, utilising contract underspend. As per CAN 019, Statement of Work 009 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 009) was extended from 6th November 2025 to 19th December 2025. As per CAN 020, Statement of Work 10 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 010) from 6th November 2025 to and including 28th November 2025. As per this CAN,CAN 021 is to capture the change of contract end date to align with the new Statement of Work end dates. * Removal of 1 resource from Statement of Work 10 (Ref ECM_10094 SOW 010) - last working day 7th November 2025.

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