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title: "DWP IPS Exploitation - Identity and Security"
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# DWP IPS Exploitation - Identity and Security

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0153f441-aa87-4f73-ac73-ac51a85d2b3d

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the "DWP IPS Exploitation - Identity and Security" service contract, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category (CPV code: 48000000). This contract was awarded under the G Cloud 14 framework, using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage, where the contract was effectively awarded on 28th February 2025. The contract period commences on 3rd March 2025 and ends on 1st September 2025. The project, to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, holds an estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum value noted at £393,750.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly in identity and security systems, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier, Cavendish Wood Ltd, a Manchester-based SME, exemplifies the type of business that could benefit from such procurements. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence within government services and IT security fields will find this contract particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Service contract awarded under G Cloud 14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f43a44-ea80-4b97-b587-4c5c4f0db8ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £393,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAVENDISH WOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f43a44-ea80-4b97-b587-4c5c4f0db8ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f43a44-ea80-4b97-b587-4c5c4f0db8ba
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54d4e458-fe97-4176-b30e-f3e8b983cf6a
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