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title: "Synergy Transformational Design Partner"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SYNERGY PROGRAMME, DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Synergy Transformational Design Partner

Buyer: SYNERGY PROGRAMME, DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb35ff40-a6cd-4302-a46f-06d22629bbfc

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions, through its Synergy Programme, has recently completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "Synergy Transformational Design Partner," under the G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 3: Cloud Support. The procurement, categorised within IT services for consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was executed using an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £5,500,000, will commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2027, covering various delivery locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Channel Islands. The contract aims to provide outcome-based ongoing support and validate local departmental requirements while ensuring readiness for downstream operations.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in IT services, including consulting and software development. Although the process does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises equipped to handle complex cloud support and technology transformation projects would be well-suited to compete. It highlights a lucrative opportunity for entities capable of offering strategic technology alignment and effective design governance on an international scale. With the contract now awarded to Veran Performance Limited, businesses in similar sectors may consider this framework for potential future tenders to engage in governmental IT advancement initiatives.

## Notice

Contract awarded via Lot 3: Cloud Support of the G-Cloud 14 Framework, for outcome-based ongoing support to complete residual design activity, mobilise and validate local departmental requirements, embed benefits management and technology transformation, operate effective design governance, and ensure readiness for downstream delivery and operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b110e7-b16d-4cd1-8d81-288ae670d895 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500,000 |
| 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 | SYNERGY PROGRAMME, 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 | VERAN PERFORMANCE |

## 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 Apr 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b110e7-b16d-4cd1-8d81-288ae670d895
- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a394d4-464d-411d-9206-b512cc68625e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b110e7-b16d-4cd1-8d81-288ae670d895
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a394d4-464d-411d-9206-b512cc68625e
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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