Award

DDaT Hardware Software Supplier

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

07 May 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for a supplier to provide technology products and associated services. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with procurement taking place through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £1,158,120.77, covers the period from 20th April 2026 to 20th April 2027. The contract location is based in London, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract having been officially awarded to XMA Ltd on 22nd April 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of technology products and IT services, particularly those aligned with consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this opportunity, indicating inclusion and potential for a diverse range of business types to grow through participation in government contracts. Businesses with a capacity to engage with framework agreements will find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their client base and strengthening their market presence in the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT Hardware Software Supplier

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide technology products and associated services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2231d0ae-0197-4cca-8748-a6f2f32e6ea5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c206e7ef-a8f3-4225-b7e6-8079efab689e
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
£1,158,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,158,120 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 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
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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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