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title: "Legacy Technical Application (DALAS)"
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# Legacy Technical Application (DALAS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS (DWP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b2c3666-e021-45d0-94a5-f891c0c53a67

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Legacy Technical Application (DALAS)" contract was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in London. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. It involves replacing outdated legacy IT systems across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The tender process was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with a complete tender status. The contract award was finalized with IBM United Kingdom Ltd on 23rd January 2026, and the contract spans from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd January 2029. The total contract value is projected at £75,000,000, with an award value of £45,000,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT service providers with capabilities in consulting, software development, and system support services. Such businesses that have experience in replacing and maintaining legacy IT systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although this completed process was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger corporations experienced in similar frameworks stand to benefit significantly from such government contracts by leveraging established competencies in comprehensive IT solutions and support across multiple jurisdictions.

## Notice

The contract requires a third-party supplier to support the Legacy Application Technical work. The goal is to address and reduce reliance on outdated legacy IT systems across the DWP estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d941b26-4ddb-4863-a1c9-60141529ae6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000,000 |
| 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 (DWP) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d941b26-4ddb-4863-a1c9-60141529ae6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d941b26-4ddb-4863-a1c9-60141529ae6e
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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