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con_8603 Provision of DevOps and Operational Support Services

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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15 Aug 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

This completed procurement process overseen by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) involved the award of a contract for the "con_8603 Provision of DevOps and Operational Support Services." This tender falls within the IT services industry category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services, with a scope that extends to locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and beyond. The procurement process, conducted through a selective method with a focus on catalogue purchase, reached the award stage on 31 July 2025, when the contract was officially activated. The contract's duration is from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, with a total contract value of £528,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in DevOps and cloud-related operational support services, particularly those with capabilities in Digital PaaS environments. The procurement process was designed to be SME-friendly, allowing smaller organisations to effectively compete and partner in the public sector. Companies suited to this opportunity include those with a strong foundation in managed IT services and cloud infrastructure support, reflecting the awarded vendor, COOLSPIRiT, a Databarracks company. Such businesses can leverage this contract to bolster their governmental engagement and potentially expand their service offerings across a broad geographical scope.

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Notice Title

con_8603 Provision of DevOps and Operational Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of a sole supplier to deliver DevOps capability and operational support services for ICS cloud environments, specifically Digital PaaS, as a managed service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70769074-f26e-4dce-86bc-2bee60bfb099
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9588c8d1-2844-4c69-9293-4d79cd7764dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOLSPIRIT A DATABARRACKS

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