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CAN 008 - extension

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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ContractAmendment

01 Apr 2026 at 11:22

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Work & Pensions, is titled "CAN 008 - extension" and focuses on the IT services industry. The contract pertains to services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This central government authority, based in London, seeks to extend an existing contract from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method applied is direct, indicating a below-threshold procurement without competition, and the tender status is marked as complete. The contract change notice was published on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering digital corporate services. Although the procurement is below threshold and conducted without competition, large firms such as Cognizant Worldwide Ltd, which has been identified as the supplier, are best suited to leverage such opportunities. The procurement environment prioritises companies able to efficiently meet the technological needs of central government bodies and enhance service delivery through innovative solutions. With the contract period ending on 30th September 2026, businesses can anticipate direct involvement in service delivery and strategic growth through engagement with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

CAN 008 - extension

Notice Description

CAN 008 to extend contract from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030311-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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