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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), located in Caxton House, London, is the contracting authority for a public procurement process titled "Technical DevOps services for DWP Tech Debt register." This procurement, categorized under IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, primarily pertains to the region UKD42. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the most recent update regarding contract modifications published on 17th July 2026. Originally, the contract period began on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. Contracted under a limited procurement method without prior publication due to framework constraints, this process has undergone amendments to address expanded technical requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in DevOps and technical delivery services. It is particularly well-suited for firms that can provide scalable, secure deployment solutions and manage intricate infrastructure dependencies. With the contract awarded to Stadia Consulting Group Ltd, an SME based in Welwyn Garden City, the engagement highlights potential growth for suppliers capable of expanding their service capacity in response to evolving technical demands. The contract, valued at approximately £3.43 million, underscores the significance of expertise in DevOps services and presents substantial opportunities for capable IT service providers to engage in public sector projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Technical DevOps services for DWP Tech Debt register

Notice Description

Tech Debt register Dev Ops services

Procurement Information

For Clarity and avoidance of doubt:<br/>This Contract was published on Contracts finder and is being reproduced on FTS in order to publish a Reg 72 PCR2015 modification to it.<br/>link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48568dba-d44e-4fff-8606-4ec01848671a<br/><br/><br/>The reason that 'award with no prior notice' was used here is because using any other Procedure Type required the PIN code of an F02 notice. As this was procured on a framework there was no F02 notice this option was chosen as a workaround to Atamis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067997-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,810,150 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STADIA CONSULTING GROUP

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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