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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£13,500,000

Unified Data Platform Strategic Partner

Published
Published 8 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 January 2026

Overview

The Department for Works and Pensions procured a strategic partner to design and deliver a Unified Data Platform, including migration of data to the new platform and decommissioning of legacy systems. Cognizant Worldwide Ltd was awarded the contract on 4 May 2026 for £13.5 million.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£13,500,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
No
Published
8 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Award outcome

Awarded value
£13,500,000
Award date
4 May 2026
Contract period
4 May 2026 → 4 May 2029
Winner
  • Cognizant Worldwide Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    8 May 2026

Contracting authority

  • Department for Works and Pensions

    Buyer

    Blackpool, United Kingdom

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