AwardedAwarded 15 July 2026

DWP Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme (SPOP)

Department for Work & Pensions · Central government

In brief

Department for Work & Pensions awarded financial services and IT and software work to AECOM Limited on 15 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £22,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 8 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

DWP Estates is embarking on the delivery of the Estates 2030 Strategy and Vision, which will incorporate a new Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme (SPOP). The Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme is a DWP Estates led strategic transformation programme that will support a series of future re-procurements and ensure alignment with the design and development of a new and evolving Target Operating Model, incorporating a review of the internal DWP Estates organisation and ways of working. This programme will undertake a comprehensive review of the significant and complex Estates strategic pipeline to ensure the supply chain is best organised and strategically…Read the full description
DWP Estates is embarking on the delivery of the Estates 2030 Strategy and Vision, which will incorporate a new Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme (SPOP). The Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme is a DWP Estates led strategic transformation programme that will support a series of future re-procurements and ensure alignment with the design and development of a new and evolving Target Operating Model, incorporating a review of the internal DWP Estates organisation and ways of working. This programme will undertake a comprehensive review of the significant and complex Estates strategic pipeline to ensure the supply chain is best organised and strategically placed to support the delivery of the DWP Estates 2030 strategy. This programme will help to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies in future service delivery across the Estates portfolio. Using Industry Best Practice and Market Insight, SPOP will incorporate an Estates internal operating model review, capability mapping, assessment and future structure (post insource/outsource analysis), mobilising new services that are insourced to DWP as required. Consideration will be given for the Data, System and Reporting requirements of DWP Estates and an optimal delivery model based on market insight and optimal strategic delivery. At the heart of this programme, a key objective will be to design, deliver, transition and stabilise the movement from the second iteration of the DWP Estates Integrator Model services to the future service design, based on the most effective use of technology, data and innovation through market analysis. This will include supporting a Delivery Model Assessment (DMA) (a "Make or Buy" decision) for the current contract. Due to the varied, specialist nature and scope of services required for this Programme, the Authority is seeking external strategic advice and support across a number of areas including but not limited to: - Real Estate and Property expertise - End to end Target Operating Model Design in the context of a Real Estate, Property & Workplace Management Environment - Data, Data Management, Business Intelligence and Insights in the context of Real Estate, Property & Workplace Management Environment - Technology and Systems Design and Integration, inclusive of, but not limited to overall CAFM design, Integration and overall Real Estate systems landscape - Market Insight and Analysis - Change Management - Organisational Design and Development - Contract Transition Support (Mobilisation, Exit & Demobilisation, Transition and Stabilisation) - Programme Assurance The supplier will be required to have a flexible approach to the delivery of this contract, and the Authority may, at its sole discretion, choose to call upon any of the service lines listed above, at any time during the Contract Term. The Authority shall not be required to maintain a minimum level of usage or commitment across any Service Line. Charges shall only apply to Service Lines that are actively engaged. Please refer to the specification and associated tender documents for further details.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
AECOM Limited
3 bids received
£22,000,000
Awarded 2 July 2026
15 July 2026 to 14 July 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 073192-2025
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 073245-2025
  3. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 007992-2026
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 014015-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 062229-2026
  6. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 076098-2026

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From notice 073192-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2025, last updated 11 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.