---
title: "PIPCS Development Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2026-01-05"
---

# PIPCS Development Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4.json)

## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Blackpool, has awarded a contract for the "PIPCS Development Service" to Mphasis UK Limited. The procurement falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, and support, reflecting an anticipated value of £5,564,160. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st December 2027. This opportunity was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tender stage, with the award dated 15th December 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital services and software engineering, particularly those with Java development expertise and Curam accreditation. The project requires the delivery of development changes and problem-solving capabilities for the PIPCS, suggesting potential growth for companies specialising in operational stability and product development within the software development lifecycle. The contract is particularly inviting for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), providing an entry into government projects with a robust and reputable partner like the DWP.

## Notice

The requirement is to deliver development changes to PIPCS as requested by DWP in a number of releases, and to provide problem fixes into the releases. Releases typically being every 6 weeks. The supplier is required to provide Digital services comprising Software Engineers primarily at 'working level '. Our definition of 'working level' being the Software Engineer will be responsible for (1) the development of fit for purpose products (2) operational stability of the products they build (3) affect change in ongoing resilience of these products and (4) contribute to the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process, following agreed Architectural and Software Engineering principals. The requirement is for Java Developers, with Curam accreditation with previous experience of PIPCS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcddf77-e64f-4797-b833-6306fe67a813 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,564,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,709,440 |
| 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 | MPHASIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcddf77-e64f-4797-b833-6306fe67a813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bcddf77-e64f-4797-b833-6306fe67a813
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-541fc610-ac42-47fe-b6a5-cc374566bcb4.json.