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title: "Application Development and Maintenance Service (ADaMS)"
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# Application Development and Maintenance Service (ADaMS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8507b29-8300-47fe-97a2-4792531dbd3c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Application Development and Maintenance Service (ADaMS)" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Blackpool, England. The tender focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, under industry classification 72000000. The contract, valued at GBP 29,771,510, was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, for a duration from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award announced on 21st August 2025. The process used a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, highlighting an opportunity for specialised IT firms with a presence in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and further afield.

This tender could create substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in application development and maintenance services, particularly those equipped to handle government projects. Companies, including SMEs and VCSEs, with expertise in developing and maintaining customer information systems and related government applications, would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. With IBM awarded the contract, collaboration or subcontracting opportunities may arise, offering further potential for business growth. The scope and duration of the project suggest a stable long-term engagement, beneficial for firms aiming to expand their footprint within public sector IT contracts.

## Notice

To develop applications, Customer Information System and Provider Referral and Payment to meet the future needs Department for Work and Pensions and other Government Departments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ed500e-0465-4543-87bf-8d3e86911499 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,164,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,771,510 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ed500e-0465-4543-87bf-8d3e86911499

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ed500e-0465-4543-87bf-8d3e86911499
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a87bf911-3843-43be-b549-fd2da39e1c71
  n/a

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