---
title: "CAN 008 - extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067aa0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067aa0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# CAN 008 - extension

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067aa0

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Work & Pensions, is titled "CAN 008 - extension" and focuses on the IT services industry. The contract pertains to services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This central government authority, based in London, seeks to extend an existing contract from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method applied is direct, indicating a below-threshold procurement without competition, and the tender status is marked as complete. The contract change notice was published on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering digital corporate services. Although the procurement is below threshold and conducted without competition, large firms such as Cognizant Worldwide Ltd, which has been identified as the supplier, are best suited to leverage such opportunities. The procurement environment prioritises companies able to efficiently meet the technological needs of central government bodies and enhance service delivery through innovative solutions. With the contract period ending on 30th September 2026, businesses can anticipate direct involvement in service delivery and strategic growth through engagement with public sector clients.

## Notice

CAN 008 to extend contract from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030311-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & 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 | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:22 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030311-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030306-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030311-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030306-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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