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DESNZ - ICS Virtual Workplace Digital Platform

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) involved the award of a contract for the "DESNZ - ICS Virtual Workplace Digital Platform". This contract, classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000), was finished with an award stage. The buyer, ICS, is based in London, England, with services to be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and international destinations. The procurement was executed via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 19th January 2026 and the contract period spanning from 27th January 2026 to 27th January 2027. The awarded value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual workplace solutions, particularly those capable of delivering digital platforms and related IT services. The procurement process was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference for partnerships with businesses of varying scales and backgrounds. Companies positioned to provide innovative digital solutions and support within the stipulated contract timeframe stand to gain significantly from such engagements, particularly as the demand for virtual workplace technologies continues to grow. Springpod - The Education Hub Group Limited, a large-scale enterprise, was the successful supplier, demonstrating the competitive nature and the high standards required in this industry sector.

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Notice Title

DESNZ - ICS Virtual Workplace Digital Platform

Notice Description

Virtual Workplace Digital Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20e7a907-e6ca-461a-99e4-2418f5b06048
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2caf9d-5f96-45f0-afb8-24e3eff80348
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateservicescommercial@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

SPRINGPOD - THE EDUCATION HUB GROUP

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