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DDaT 2nd and 3rd Line Support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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07 May 2026 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently concluded a procurement process for "DDaT 2nd and 3rd Line Support". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The awarded contract, valued at £1,268,634, is intended to provide 2nd and 3rd line support for cloud-based enterprise architecture. The contract was awarded to REPLY LIMITED, with the contracting process having reached the award stage on 16 April 2026. The contract period commenced on 20 April 2026 and will conclude on 20 December 2026. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured and pre-defined competitive process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector looking to engage with government contracts, particularly those offering specialised support services. The contract is particularly well-suited for large enterprises experienced in delivering reliable and scalable support for cloud environments. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could also explore future opportunities within similar frameworks, leveraging such contracts to expand their portfolio and capabilities in government technology projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT 2nd and 3rd Line Support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide 2nd and 3rd line support services for cloud based enterprise architecture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16dcffb1-8720-4612-8858-4eb09490fc1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c6830d-8e0b-4003-86d7-489cb61cce88
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
£1,268,634 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,268,634 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 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

REPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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