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title: "FinOps Cost Optimisation Service"
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# FinOps Cost Optimisation Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a1fe0bc-33b2-49c6-8104-169b8a48f7ef

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Manchester, England, has awarded a contract for a FinOps Cost Optimisation Service, specifically utilising IBM Apptio Cloudability. This contract aims to analyse and optimise consumption costs, resource utilisation, and emissions within DWP's Public Cloud estate. Categorised under software package and information systems, the contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Ltd on 24th September 2025, with the service period from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2027. The procurement followed a selective method, utilising a framework agreement, and the awarding process has been completed. Key suitabilities indicate the involvement of SMEs, with focus given to innovative cloud management solutions within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and cloud optimisation services, particularly those that can cater to large-scale operations like those managed by the DWP. Organisations with expertise in resource management and cost analysis in cloud environments could benefit immensely from engaging with such projects. Furthermore, businesses that can offer tailored and efficient solutions for public sector clients would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The involvement of SMEs indicates the openness of the procurement process to smaller enterprises, paving the way for diverse participation and potential collaborations in government frameworks and services delivery.

## Notice

This is a contract for the provision of IBM Apptio Cloudability - DWP uses this service to analyse and optimise consumption costs, resource utilisation, and emissions in its Public Cloud estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769f2a88-604c-4b76-ad8e-b4d522a1b4d3 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,137,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,137,060 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769f2a88-604c-4b76-ad8e-b4d522a1b4d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769f2a88-604c-4b76-ad8e-b4d522a1b4d3
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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