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title: "Health & Disability Services DLAC Refactor Build"
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# Health & Disability Services DLAC Refactor Build

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e85f38a-176f-43b7-b922-2a038da0a44b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the award stage for the "Health & Disability Services DLAC Refactor Build" contract, focusing on IT services, including consulting and software development. The contract, awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, involves the design and refactoring of DLACS legacy systems. It is a selective procurement facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which initially ended on 5th September 2025, covered multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, and spanned from 15th September 2025 to 27th March 2026. The total value of the contract is £6,450,684.08.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly well-suited due to the procurement criteria favouring these organisations. Participation in government contracts such as this can offer business growth by establishing credibility and expanding portfolios. Competing in similar tenders provides valuable experience in the public sector and can lead to further opportunities within the extensive network of government procurement.

## Notice

Design and refactoring of DLACS legacy systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530d77a3-e7ab-42a2-9929-de254074e93f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,450,684 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,225,342 |
| 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 | 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

- 14 Oct 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530d77a3-e7ab-42a2-9929-de254074e93f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530d77a3-e7ab-42a2-9929-de254074e93f
  14th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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