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Technical Architecture Services

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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28 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has completed a tender for Technical Architecture Services to support its Digital Identity programme. The tender, identified as WP2231, was conducted through the Crown Commercial Service's Digital Specialists and Programmes Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support services, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender value is £8,000,000, with the procurement process being selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 26th March 2025 to 25th March 2027, and the award was made to PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED on 26th February 2025.

This completed tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical architecture and IT services, particularly those capable of supporting digital identity initiatives. The procurement was designed with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in mind, offering a significant growth opportunity within the public sector for qualified firms. Companies with expertise in digital transformation and consultancy, especially those with a track record of delivering complex IT solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The partnership with a large-scale supplier like PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED highlights the government's confidence in firms that can meet high-value contractual obligations while enabling digital progress.

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Notice Title

Technical Architecture Services

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of Technical Architecture services contract to support GDS's Digital Identity programme. The procurement was ran via CCS' Digital Specialists and Programmes Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13078b79-7b4d-4642-98b4-33f73fcccffc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c8c8cb-4f53-49b7-a183-24eecb0406f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLBORN
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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