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PS26055 - Content Design and Editorial Services

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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10 Apr 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26055 - Content Design and Editorial Services" was conducted by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ. It falls under the industry category of services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations. This was a selective procurement executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the CCS Low Value Purchase System DPS. The contract, valued at £33,000, covers multiple delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and more. The award stage was completed on 30th March 2026, with the contract lasting until 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in content design and editorial services. With an emphasis on a structured procurement approach, SMEs can leverage their expertise to fulfil similar requirements in the public sector. The project benefits businesses capable of providing professional services across multiple jurisdictions and offering flexibility in service delivery via a dynamic purchasing framework.

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Notice Title

PS26055 - Content Design and Editorial Services

Notice Description

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the CCS Low Value Purchase System DPS. DESNZ had a requirement for the provision of Content Design and Editorial Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dda251a-754d-49b8-806a-85b950b2fe25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb911b0-55d2-4f07-9cc9-e109489df754
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCROLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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