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title: "DSP Legacy Application Technical Debt"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15259570-52d1-4f23-8230-f61c82b03107"
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# DSP Legacy Application Technical Debt

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15259570-52d1-4f23-8230-f61c82b03107

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in London, has completed the procurement process for its "DSP Legacy Application Technical Debt" project. This initiative falls under the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract is set to run from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027, with Capgemini UK plc selected as the supplier. Notably, this procurement utilized a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £19,500,000 excluding VAT, is open to SMEs and encompasses a broad geographical delivery scope, including the UK, Europe, and other international regions. Key dates include the award date of 17th October 2025, following the close of the tender period on the same day at noon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT solutions and consultancy, particularly those capable of addressing legacy system technical debts. With a focus on SMEs, the procurement allows smaller enterprises with relevant expertise to potentially engage with a large-scale government project, thus offering growth opportunities through expanded networks and increased visibility. Companies with a strong track record in public sector IT issues would be particularly well-suited to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and drive business expansion.

## Notice

This is a 24-month resource-based contract to assist the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) to discover solutions to the legacy technical debt within DWP. Extension option of 25% of initial contract value, PS4,987,500 excluding VAT. Maximum contract ceiling value PS24,937,500 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00ad05-ebd3-4c72-b763-1204cc4bad18 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,937,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00ad05-ebd3-4c72-b763-1204cc4bad18
- 22 Oct 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1428aa61-a76e-433e-a873-9ff7df333ca9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00ad05-ebd3-4c72-b763-1204cc4bad18
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1428aa61-a76e-433e-a873-9ff7df333ca9
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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