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Software Market Evaluation - hyperscalers

DSIT

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) awarded a contract for "Software Market Evaluation - hyperscalers" to Plexal (City) Limited, an SME, on 22nd September 2025, with the contract ending on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £95,000, involves computer-related professional services and is set in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has been completed, with the award being published on 20th October 2025.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it underscores the importance of having expertise in computer-related professional services. Companies engaged in technology consultancy and market evaluation, especially those capable of providing insights into hyperscale infrastructure, would find this contract beneficial. Furthermore, organisations classified as SME or VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprises) were considered suitable during the procurement process, enhancing inclusivity and diversity in supplier engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Market Evaluation - hyperscalers

Notice Description

provision of Software Market Evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68530898-05a5-4642-bf60-934616d2bf83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a22813-6762-439e-ad8a-38b9c394dd7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
E15 2GW
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Wick
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEXAL (CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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