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title: "Centric and Utilities"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2025-08-06"
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# Centric and Utilities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c8837ee-c092-4245-93fa-d3b7bed3080b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process titled "Centric and Utilities," focused on IT services, including consulting and software development. This process, part of a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method, caters primarily to the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract running from 23rd July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £1,600,000 GBP, has been assigned to SAS UK & Ireland, a large-scale supplier. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 22nd July 2025 and the publication date of the award on 6th August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services. It is particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector through IT consulting and software development services. The focus on migrating from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya highlights a demand for expertise in user-centred, strategically aligned IT migrations. Companies with relevant experience and established capabilities in these areas are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, providing a platform for expanding their service offerings and engaging in long-term public sector partnerships.

## Notice

The Supplier will deliver the Discovery phase, focusing on outcomes that enable a user-centred, strategically aligned migration from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88badbd-cb3a-4bae-8695-470448f597e2 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAS UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88badbd-cb3a-4bae-8695-470448f597e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88badbd-cb3a-4bae-8695-470448f597e2
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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