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AIRR Cloud Procurement Technical Advice

DSIT

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for technical advice related to the AIRR Cloud Procurement, classified under procurement consultancy services. Located in London, the process aimed to bolster the preparation for a forthcoming cloud procurement exercise. The selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding with the contract award to Red Oak Consulting LLP on 18th February 2026. The contract period commenced on 19th February and will extend until 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £95,700.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with DSIT encouraging participation from organisations within the consultancy services sector. Businesses capable of providing specialist support and technical guidance in cloud-related procurement exercises, particularly those with experience in collaborative workshops and document refinement, stand to benefit. The focus on delivering robust, compliant documents such as specifications and performance metrics makes it an ideal opportunity for consultancy firms adept in procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIRR Cloud Procurement Technical Advice

Notice Description

The requirement is for time boxed specialist support to strengthen the preparation of an upcoming cloud procurement exercise. The services include providing technical guidance, assurance and expert input to ensure that procurement documents such as specifications, performance metrics, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions are robust, compliant and complete. The support will involve collaborative working with the internal team through workshops, iterative document reviews, and regular coordination to identify gaps, refine requirements, and shape the tender pack for publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4db37499-38cf-4dd5-a7b6-426d6099c796
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3317aefe-b9f6-4583-a77b-dae218a14102
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED OAK CONSULTING

Further Information

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