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title: "Legacy Systems Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) Migration"
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# Legacy Systems Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) Migration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-300e0d51-1f2a-4625-a677-7ff254c44f1a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently completed its Award stage for the procurement process titled "Legacy Systems Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) Migration." This procurement sought IT services within the consulting, software development, internet, and support category. The project involved migrating legacy systems to the DWP Hybrid Cloud Services platform, hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The procurement was executed through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The total contract amount is valued at £4,500,000, with the contract running from 11th August 2025 until 10th April 2027. The services will be undertaken in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Blackpool, England.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities within the IT services sector, particularly appealing to SMEs and organisations experienced with cloud-based migrations. Businesses specialising in cloud services and those capable of offering consulting services on IT systems transformation will find this type of project advantageous. The contract, awarded to Informed Solutions Ltd, highlights the potential for specialist IT service providers to collaborate with large governmental bodies like the DWP, showcasing the type of successful engagement that can serve as a model for similar businesses aspiring for growth through public sector opportunities.

## Notice

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Retirement Digital team requires the migration of a number of legacy systems from their current hosting environment to the DWP Hybrid Cloud Services platform, specifically hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840f4f9d-ab92-46f2-ac54-1d4f9638ca6e |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | INFORMED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840f4f9d-ab92-46f2-ac54-1d4f9638ca6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840f4f9d-ab92-46f2-ac54-1d4f9638ca6e
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/682a4017-3be1-44e2-b16b-cb27688a0c87
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