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Data Improvement Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded a procurement process for a Data Improvement Platform, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in London, with postal code SW1A 2BQ, the project was procured using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase ended on 6th March 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was announced on 13th April 2026, with Made Tech Limited as the successful supplier for a contract valued at £905,158.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in IT services and platforms. Companies specialising in digital transformation, software development, and consulting services would find this contract relevant. The procurement process indicated a preference for inclusive participation of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus providing a competitive edge for such entities to innovate and expand within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Improvement Platform

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide services for a Data Improvement Programme/Platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01de796e-16fc-44ca-9a1f-588a47957eca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfa22a0-285a-4e28-b43b-16e3bc9d2efc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£905,158 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£905,158 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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