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Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Garage Delivery Factory and Live Service Teams" project. This programme seeks a single prime supplier to act as the main partner, providing comprehensive digital services that include delivery, engineering, automation, cloud services, and AI-enabled components. The procurement is part of the IT services industry category, with a total contract value of £144 million. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom. Preliminary market engagement was completed on 19th June 2026, and future notices are expected by 7th August 2026. The intended contract period is from 18th January 2027 to 17th January 2031, with potential extensions until 2033.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in digital delivery and IT services. The process has been designed inclusively, encouraging participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Businesses with expertise in digital consulting, software development, cloud and support services, and cutting-edge AI technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement strategy, informed by comprehensive supplier engagement, aims to ensure a fair and competitive process, opening up space for innovative solutions and partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Garage Delivery Factory and Live Service Teams

Notice Description

DWP is seeking a single prime supplier to act as the primary delivery partner to provide multidisciplinary digital capability to support delivery across The Garage Delivery Factory and associated Live Service functions. Services are expected to include digital delivery, engineering, automation, cloud services, AI-enabled elements, live service support and associated specialist capabilities.

Planning Information

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) undertook preliminary market engagement on the 5th June 2026, to inform the development of the procurement strategy, delivery model and commercial approach for the Garage Delivery Factory and Live Service Teams requirement. Suppliers were identified through the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7) Framework, Lot 2, using the filtering approach in accordance with framework guidance. The filtering criteria were designed to ensure that suppliers capable of delivering the requirement, including SMEs, had the opportunity to participate. A virtual supplier engagement event was held to provide an overview of the requirement, anticipated delivery model, commercial approach and procurement timetable. A total of 61 supplier representatives registered for the event, with 32 individuals attending representing 19 supplier organisations. The engagement sought supplier feedback on a number of areas including the proposed delivery model, commercial structure, transition and mobilisation arrangements, technology stack, use of AI and automation technologies and the proposed procurement approach. Following the event, suppliers were invited to submit clarification questions over a two-week period. Responses were consolidated from this period and from the virtual event, and issued to all filtered suppliers to ensure a fair, open and transparent process. Feedback obtained through the market engagement activity has informed the development of the procurement documentation, including refinements to the requirement, mobilisation and transition arrangements and supplier participation approach. The outputs from the engagement have been used to improve clarity, support competition and inform the final Invitation to Tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065549-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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