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Electronic Signatures Platform

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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30 Jan 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), through ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, has concluded a procurement process for an electronic signatures platform. This award notice details the successful outcome of the tender conducted via the G-Cloud 14 framework, using a compliant keyword search with reference number RM1557.14. The procurement, classified under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £26,400 excluding VAT for an initial three years, commenced on 26 January 2026 and will conclude on 25 January 2029, with a potential optional extension that could increase the total value to £37,875 excluding VAT. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions in electronic signature technology. It is ideally suited for businesses familiar with government procurement frameworks, such as the G-Cloud. While the initial contract has been awarded to E-Sign (UK) Limited, the emphasis on a framework agreement suggests ongoing opportunities for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT consulting and support, especially those not yet engaged with public sector contracts, could find this procurement channel beneficial for cultivating new client relationships within government circles.

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Notice Title

Electronic Signatures Platform

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the provision of electronic signatures platform. This procurement has been concluded via a compliant keyword search on the G Cloud 14 framework with reference number RM1557.14. The value for the initial 3 years of the contract is PS26,400 exc VAT. There is also an optional extension period valued at PS11,475 exc VAT built into the contract however this extension is not yet committed. The overall contract opportunity including the optional extension period is PS37,875 exc VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a61e5e0-e75e-4366-9c8d-36a10c358ad3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144e79b4-086c-4d18-8e72-7ab48b4ad1da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 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
DDaTProcurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E-SIGN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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