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title: "NEC Contract Administration Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0bf5017-09bc-438c-a23a-b2032c3fa942"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# NEC Contract Administration Tool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0bf5017-09bc-438c-a23a-b2032c3fa942

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NEC Contract Administration Tool," initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is in the award stage as of February 2026. This project involves the provision of an NEC Administration tool to support the DWP Estate, falling under the IT services category, notably consulting and software development. The contract, awarded to Thinkproject, is valued at £650,688 and is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2026, with a contract period extending until 28th February 2029. The selective procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the delivery location is the North West of the United Kingdom, specifically Blackpool. This tender is particularly relevant to SMEs, though it does not explicitly favour VCSEs.

This awarded contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in IT and software development services. As the Department for Work and Pensions is a high-profile buyer, the project offers substantial visibility and a reliable partnership with a large scale supplier, such as Thinkproject. Potential business entrants, especially SMEs capable of offering innovative digital solutions within the framework agreement, could position themselves strategically to compete in similar future tenders driven by technological advancements and governmental IT requisites.

## Notice

Provision of an NEC Administration tool to support the DWP Estate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6df1-e894-4141-95a1-00246d7fd51a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,688 |
| 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 | THINKPROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6df1-e894-4141-95a1-00246d7fd51a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6df1-e894-4141-95a1-00246d7fd51a
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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