Opencast strengthens its Government ties with a significant new contract from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
- The £32 million contract is one of the largest single agreements for Opencast, spanning two years.
- Opencast will leverage its expertise in product delivery, analysis, and accessibility to support ‘citizen-facing’ services for DWP Digital.
- This deal enhances Opencast’s position, following a period of significant growth and expansion across the UK.
- With ambitions to reach £100m in revenue by 2026, Opencast continues to expand its footprint and services.
Opencast, a technology consultancy based in Byker, has secured a landmark £32 million contract with the Department for Work and Pensions, underscoring its pivotal role in public service delivery. This contract is the culmination of a four-year partnership with DWP, during which Opencast has been instrumental in developing accessible and user-friendly public services.
Harry Armstrong, the Chief Growth Officer of Opencast, expressed enthusiasm about the contract’s potential to transform critical public services. Armstrong highlighted the firm’s track record of delivering large-scale projects that significantly impact citizens, stating, “We are delighted to have been chosen by DWP in this contract win… excited at the prospect of more support for DWP in helping it to deliver easy-to-use, digitally accessible public services.”
As part of the Government’s Digital Specialists & Programmes procurement framework, Opencast will provide crucial digital transformation services, drawing on its deep expertise in digital, data, and technology domains. The firm’s role will involve working closely with DWP Digital to enhance product delivery and accessibility.
This strategic win aligns with Opencast’s ambition of scaling its operations and revenue to £100 million by 2026, supported by a rapidly growing workforce and new office expansions across the UK, including potential sites in Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol. Andy McMurray, Opencast’s Head of Product Delivery, noted the ongoing effort to ensure timely and effective delivery of services.
Opencast’s recent growth trajectory includes significant collaborations with other government departments such as the Department for Education and the Ministry of Justice, positioning it as a dynamic player in the UK’s tech consultancy space.
Opencast’s substantial contract with DWP signifies an important phase in its expansion and commitment to enhancing public service digital solutions.
