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Synergy Transformational Design Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions has awarded the contract titled "Synergy Transformational Design Partner," which falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet and support. This procurement process is related to the Cloud Support Lot 3 of the G-Cloud 14 Framework, and aims to further support ongoing design activities, benefits management, and technological transformation within the department. The contract, awarded to Veran Performance Limited, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional six months. Located in London, the Department for Work & Pensions serves as the central government organisation managing this procurement process using a direct method below procurement threshold without competition. The procedure is currently at the award stage, following its completion, having had its notice published on 1st April 2026.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive IT consultancies and transformation services, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions and governmental operations. Businesses across the IT services sector, specialising in consulting and software development, are ideally positioned to leverage the requirements of this tender, which includes mobilising departmental needs, managing technology transformations, and ensuring readiness for subsequent phases of delivery and operations. Moreover, the option for contract renewal provides extending prospects for sustained engagement and development in public sector projects, enabling an impactful partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Synergy Transformational Design Partner

Notice Description

Contract awarded via Lot 3: Cloud Support of the G-Cloud 14 Framework, for ongoing support to complete residual design activity, mobilise and validate local departmental requirements, embed benefits management and technology transformation, operate effective design governance, and ensure readiness for downstream delivery and operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030517-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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

VERAN PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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