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title: "Digital Overarching Security Architect Services"
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# Digital Overarching Security Architect Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95750476-aef3-43f7-9410-1c34bfd534e9

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "Digital Overarching Security Architect Services," valued at £6,000,000. This procurement, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Layer 7 Limited, with services expected to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process covered key stages with the contract period starting from 17th September 2025 and ending on 16th September 2027. The award was published on 2nd October 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth within the IT services sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in security architecture services. The procurement method favours entities that are already part of pre-established frameworks, providing an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises given the focus on SME suitability. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, especially within the IT consultancy and support services niche, would find this contract a strategic fit. Successful bidders have the chance to engage with a major government department, which could lead to further collaboration and long-term business prospects.

## Notice

Resource based contract for Security Architecture Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e004f6-e28a-476a-844a-ca5584fcf8b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | LAYER 7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e004f6-e28a-476a-844a-ca5584fcf8b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e004f6-e28a-476a-844a-ca5584fcf8b5
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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