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title: "Universal Credit New Style service resource"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe7c9d8b-2ed6-4884-9ee8-b3d7405e59ab"
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# Universal Credit New Style service resource

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe7c9d8b-2ed6-4884-9ee8-b3d7405e59ab

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the "Universal Credit New Style service resource," aimed at developing and maintaining key digital assets to support the build of the New Style service for Universal Credit. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £11,250,000, was procured using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award update stage, with the contracting period set from 29th January 2025 until 28th January 2027. The delivery addresses span multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in consulting, software development, and digital asset maintenance. The procurement process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations through substantial public sector contracts. Astraeus Consulting Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of business positioned to leverage such opportunities, indicating potential for large-scale IT service providers or SMEs aiming to scale up their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

Development and maintenance of key digital assets underpinning Universal Credit to support build of New Style service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5d981a-c1f0-4ac4-a597-484ca0342ba1 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASTRAEUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5d981a-c1f0-4ac4-a597-484ca0342ba1
- 4 Feb 2025 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5d981a-c1f0-4ac4-a597-484ca0342ba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5d981a-c1f0-4ac4-a597-484ca0342ba1
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6efd21ba-0aac-4e90-b8f1-9d01f03b99be
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