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title: "WCA & SBITs Escrow Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a1adcd4-617c-46d4-a0b5-373700fca845"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-23"
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# WCA & SBITs Escrow Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a1adcd4-617c-46d4-a0b5-373700fca845

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for the "WCA & SBITs Escrow Agreement," focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This award phase was reached on 12 March 2026 with the announcement published on 23 March 2026. The escrow agreement involves a framework call-off, highlighting a selective procurement method. The contract spans from 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2027 and targets delivery within England, UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were particularly considered suitable for this procurement opportunity.

Participation in this tender allows businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, to partner with the DWP, gaining exposure and experience in government contracts. Businesses equipped to offer software storage solutions, as required by the escrow nature of this agreement, stand a good chance of leveraging this opportunity to grow their client base and portfolio. With the awarded value of £107,880, the arrangement presents promising revenue potential for companies like NCC Group Security Services Ltd, the successful supplier, and similarly capable entities looking to expand into public sector contracts.

## Notice

Escrow for WCA & SBITs contract to store software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fe65ad-454b-4b74-b21e-8bca6c5d4caf |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,880 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fe65ad-454b-4b74-b21e-8bca6c5d4caf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fe65ad-454b-4b74-b21e-8bca6c5d4caf
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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