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title: "Secondary General Purpose Cloud Platform"
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# Secondary General Purpose Cloud Platform

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6640d74c-4980-43f2-9cb8-a9b0d924d3f1

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located at 2 St Peter's Square, Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the "Secondary General Purpose Cloud Platform" to provide Cloud hosting for digital workloads in Microsoft Azure. This contract falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems with a CPV code of 48000000. The procurement process involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 30th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029. The total contract value is set at £42,000,000 GBP, with Softcat Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations, especially in the software and cloud services sectors. Companies capable of delivering robust digital solutions and scalable cloud services, particularly those experienced with Microsoft Azure, would be well-suited to such contracts. The procurement process’s selective nature, through an established framework agreement, hints at opportunities for businesses already recognised within similar frameworks, providing SMEs with the chance to stand out and leverage their capabilities in delivering innovative software solutions and infrastructure support on a global scale, covering regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and more.

## Notice

This is a contract for DWP's Secondary General Purpose Cloud Platform, providing Cloud hosting for Digital workloads in Microsoft Azure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3360795b-c11b-412d-9e75-38e8f706d03f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3360795b-c11b-412d-9e75-38e8f706d03f
- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6761cb5b-72e9-4c54-a077-7a78d131706f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3360795b-c11b-412d-9e75-38e8f706d03f
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6761cb5b-72e9-4c54-a077-7a78d131706f
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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