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title: "Unified Data Platform Strategic Partner"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORKS AND PENSIONS"
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# Unified Data Platform Strategic Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORKS AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59ba5efd-efe6-465e-b148-cb644025091e

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## Summary

The Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for a "Unified Data Platform Strategic Partner" to Cognizant Worldwide Ltd. This contract aims to oversee the design, delivery, and migration of a Unified Data Platform, along with the decommissioning of legacy systems. Situated in the North West of the United Kingdom, this project falls under the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support with a contract valued at £13,500,000. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, and the contract will run from 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2029, with the award status marked as active as of 5 May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in data platform strategy, integration, and legacy system decommissioning. Large-scale enterprises with a track record in delivering complex IT solutions will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The strategic partnership with the DWP exemplifies a substantial engagement, providing an avenue for future growth through substantial government contracts.

## Notice

A strategic partner to lead the delivery on the design and delivery of a Unified Data Platform, the migration of data to the platforms and the decommissioning of the legacy platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853a0027-3fc8-4bcf-98f9-1bb6ea21d06a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,500,000 |
| 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 WORKS 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 | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853a0027-3fc8-4bcf-98f9-1bb6ea21d06a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853a0027-3fc8-4bcf-98f9-1bb6ea21d06a
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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