Opencast, a tech consultancy based in Tyneside, has successfully won a £32 million contract to work with the Department for Work and Pensions.
- The contract is a continuation of a four-year partnership with the DWP, focusing on developing ‘citizen-facing’ services.
- Opencast will provide product, delivery, analysis, and accessibility services to enhance public service systems.
- The contract is part of Opencast’s role on the Government’s Digital Specialists & Programmes procurement framework.
- This contract win aligns with Opencast’s growth strategy, targeting £100 million revenue by 2026.
Opencast, headquartered in Byker, has been awarded a £32 million contract by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to develop ‘citizen-facing’ services over a two-year period. This significant win marks one of the largest contracts in the company’s history and underscores its growing reputation in the tech consultancy sector.
Building on a partnership that has spanned four years, Opencast will continue to collaborate with DWP Digital. The focus will be on delivering human-centred solutions by providing expertise in product development, delivery, analysis, and accessibility. The aim is to create more efficient and user-friendly public service systems that meet the needs of citizens across the United Kingdom.
The contract stems from Opencast’s involvement in the Government’s Digital Specialists & Programmes procurement framework, which enables the firm to lend its digital, data, and technology expertise to various government projects. This framework allows Opencast’s team to integrate with and support government teams directly, ensuring that public services are delivered effectively and within required timeframes.
Opencast, based in Hoults Yard, has experienced a phase of rapid growth, with ambitions to reach £100 million in revenue by 2026. The company has previously provided services to other significant government departments, including the Department for Education and the Ministry of Justice. This extensive experience in government work fortifies Opencast’s strategic position as a leader in digital transformation services.
Harry Armstrong, Chief Growth Officer of Opencast, expressed enthusiasm about the contract, highlighting the opportunity to scale impactful solutions across critical public services. Similarly, Andy McMurray, Head of Product Delivery, affirmed that the contract would enable continued support in delivering timely products and services to the DWP.
The firm’s expansion plans include potential new offices in Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol, following the successful establishment of a Glasgow office. This expansion is part of a broader effort to recruit top talent across the UK, with existing operations in Edinburgh, Leeds, London, and Newcastle.
Opencast’s contract with the DWP solidifies its stature as a key player in transforming public service delivery in the UK.
