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title: "DWP - Open Text - OpenPass and Exstream"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-724c797d-2ff7-4b54-bcbc-9b8ddacc363e"
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# DWP - Open Text - OpenPass and Exstream

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-724c797d-2ff7-4b54-bcbc-9b8ddacc363e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process with the awarded contract titled "DWP - Open Text - OpenPass and Exstream." This tender, under the industry category of software package and information systems, covers OpenText OpenPass licences including support and maintenance. The contract has a value of £953,533.13 and spans multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period set from 31st December 2024 to 30th December 2027. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an end tender period date of 19th December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in software packages and information systems, specifically those capable of providing licenses, support, and maintenance services. Large enterprises with the capability to service a broad geographic area, including international regions, are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. The successful bidder, Specialist Computer Centres plc, indicates the need for firms with robust infrastructure and scale suitable for handling comprehensive software solutions at a high level of operational service. Despite the focus on larger enterprises, the cascade effect of subcontracting opportunities may also benefit smaller businesses in related sectors.

## Notice

OpenText OpenPass licences including support and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805f5bc4-d30b-4aad-9df5-8d46f37d6c9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £953,533 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £953,533 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805f5bc4-d30b-4aad-9df5-8d46f37d6c9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805f5bc4-d30b-4aad-9df5-8d46f37d6c9d
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c44cd821-a578-4d4c-bc3f-b19185d3fea3
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