Planning

Pre-Market Engagement for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP) Replacement/s

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

26 Mar 2024 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is planning a procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP) Replacement/s" in the IT services industry category. The budget for the procurement spans multiple years, starting in 2025 with an indicative value of £8 billion. The process is in the planning stage, with market engagement sessions scheduled for Q1 and Q2 of 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to participate in a high-value government contract. Suitable businesses in IT consulting, software development, and research services are encouraged to engage with Crown Commercial Service through market events or by expressing interest via email. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with an anticipated contract start date in 2025 and end date in 2029, subject to market testing and adjustments during the engagement phase.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP) Replacement/s

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions Q1 & Q2 of 2024 with customers and suppliers interested in bidding for the resulting framework contract/s. Customer engagement Dates: 03/04/2024 -sign up here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ccs-customer-engagement-dos-and-dsp-replacement-tickets-859341522627?aff=oddtdtcreator Supplier engagement dates: 15/04/2024 - SME Event in collaboration with Tech UK - sign up here. https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/sme-market-engagement-event-for-dos-6-and-dsp-replacement-framework.html Please monitor the websites below for further events. If you are interested in attending a pre-market engagement session please express your interest by registering for events at our websites: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6365 https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1043.9 Or email DCD@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Further details will be provided to you Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will participating in the market engagement. Additional information: Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place 1 or more replacement agreements for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP). Please note, this may result in both frameworks being consolidated into one or staying separate.The dates for the Contract Start Date and Contract End Date are indicative only, will be tested at market engagement and are subject to change. The anticipated value of PS8bn is based on a 4 year agreement, is indicative only, will be tested at market engagement and may be subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8460aa45-09a9-4e1c-9ced-01ba73fe88c6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73110000 - Research services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
dcd@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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