Opencast secures £32 million DWP contract

Technology consultancy Opencast is set to support the Department for Work and Pensions as part of a major contract worth up to £32 million over the next two years.

The Tyneside-headquartered firm will support DWP Digital with teams working across product, delivery, analysis and accessibility.

Since starting work with DWP four years ago, Opencast has helped them in enabling the delivery of citizen-facing services.

Harry Armstrong, Opencast chief growth officer said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by DWP in this contract win. It is among the largest single contracts secured by Opencast to date and offers us a huge opportunity to deliver more human-focused solutions at scale in critical public services.

“We already have wide experience in delivering large-scale projects that have a positive impact on citizens – and are excited at the prospect of more support for DWP in helping it to deliver easy-to-use, digitally accessible public services.”

Andy McMurray, Opencast head of product delivery said: “Over the last four years, we have had product delivery consultants across a number of directorates, supporting the department to ensure delivery of the right products and services, in the right timeframes.

“This major contract win gives us the opportunity to continue this work.”

Pictured: Harry Armstrong, Opencast chief growth officer