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title: "Data Virtualisation -Data Bridge"
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# Data Virtualisation -Data Bridge

Buyer: DWP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ba288c2-98d1-433b-82e2-9f02873e1825

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## Summary

This procurement process was led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the "Data Virtualisation - Data Bridge" project, involving the virtualisation of on-premise legacy data to be hosted on Azure SAS Viya. The industry category is IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, with a delivery location in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, having been completed with a contract awarded to Accenture (UK) Ltd on 4th November 2025. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,205,210, covers a period from 4th November 2025 to 3rd November 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in data virtualisation and cloud-based solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable candidates, suggesting additional business development opportunities for these entities. Firms with expertise in integrating legacy systems with modern cloud platforms could excel in similar future tendering processes initiated by DWP or similar organisations. The location in the North West also highlights regional engagement opportunities for companies based in or targeting this area.

## Notice

The virtualisation of on-premise legacy data, to cloud hosted (Azure) SAS Viya.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0933515-abbc-4f83-9f91-484915799718 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,205,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,205,210 |
| 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 | DWP |
| 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 | ACCENTURE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0933515-abbc-4f83-9f91-484915799718

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0933515-abbc-4f83-9f91-484915799718
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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