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Auto Legacy Processes

Department for Work & Pensions

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Jul 2026 at 14:45

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 12:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 11:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Auto Legacy Processes" initiated by the Department for Work & Pensions, headquartered in London, falls under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The original procurement cycle was designed to address automation solutions within legacy processes using AI. Initially in the planning stage, a Request for Information (RFI) was distributed to gauge market capabilities and interest, with the engagement stage due on 28 February 2026. However, following a Delivery Model Assessment, it was decided on 3 July 2026 that the project would be internally developed within the department, leading to the withdrawal of the tender process.

This procurement opportunity, although withdrawn, had initially opened avenues for businesses specialising in AI and IT service integration to engage with the Department for Work & Pensions. SMEs that are adept in real-time AI assistance technology and capable of integrating with existing systems would have found this an appealing venture. While the tender itself will not proceed, businesses might still identify potential collaboration opportunities with the department or relate to similar future needs that align with internal development shifts and initiatives requiring external inputs. This opportunity highlighted the department's interest in innovative technological solutions and may guide future procurement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auto Legacy Processes

Notice Description

At this stage The Department wishes to undertake an RFI for the following. The Department's event driven Automation of Legacy Processes solution aims to transform how the Filework is completed by using secure, real-time AI assistance. The RFI is on our eProcurement system Atamis, if the link does not work, please copy and paste into your browser. Please ensure you follow the processes outlined for responses and clarifications - https://dwp2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MdO000002bLagUAE&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Planning Information

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to engage the market and gather insights. The information provided in response to this RFI will help inform our understanding of current market capabilities which may in turn assist in shaping the development of an appropriate procurement strategy. Through this RFI, the DWP seeks to assess: • Market interest and appetite for the opportunity • The capabilities and service offerings of potential providers • Emerging innovations, including the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Integration capabilities with existing DWP technology and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062866-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work & Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Postcode Area
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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