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DevOps - Digital Transformation Support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DevOps - Digital Transformation Support," initiated by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), has reached the award stage and is now complete. This contract is focused within the IT services industry, particularly on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement utilized a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,697,145, will be fulfilled by Trowbex Limited, a large company, and is set to operate from 1st May 2025 through 30th April 2026. Key locations are specified within London, with delivery addresses in the SW1A 2BQ postal code. The relevant award was announced on 30th May 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering expertise in cloud-based enterprise architecture. The focus on digital transformation underscores an ongoing demand for innovation and technical support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) had eligibility within this framework, offering an inclusive range of business opportunities. Businesses already within similar framework agreements or possessing relevant IT consulting and development capabilities would be well-suited to compete in tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DevOps - Digital Transformation Support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide support and operate its fully cloud based enterprise architecture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-025dd290-890a-4a9f-af6b-1d99a8df7a74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a20186-88d7-4bf4-8615-719d842aed5b
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
Large

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
£1,697,145 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,697,145 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TROWBEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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