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title: "DWP Actian Licences"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# DWP Actian Licences

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d494a90c-5593-495a-b14d-36302179924c

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for Actian on-prem licences, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000). This contract, valued at £182,827.92, will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, below threshold, with the tender process closing on 21st February 2025, and the contract period running from 22nd February 2025 to 21st February 2026. The award was made to Actian Europe Limited and published on 25th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems as it highlights the need for on-prem solutions within the public sector. Large businesses, especially those with existing capabilities in managing and delivering specialised software packages, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although this specific tender does not prioritise SME or VCSE suppliers, it sets a precedent for future opportunities within the DWP and other government bodies requiring similar software services.

## Notice

Actian on-prem licences for DWP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c41c3-50e7-4e41-9ccc-671fbf8a9690 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £182,827 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,827 |
| 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 | ACTIAN EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c41c3-50e7-4e41-9ccc-671fbf8a9690

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c41c3-50e7-4e41-9ccc-671fbf8a9690
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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