Tender

DOS 6

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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14 Jan 2022 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is facilitating a public procurement process titled "DOS 6", aimed at establishing a pan-government collaborative framework agreement. This contract, worth £813 million, is designated for UK public sector bodies to access digital outcomes and user research services. The procurement is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 24 February 2022 at 15:00. The contract is expected to begin on 10 August 2022 and will run until 9 August 2024, primarily focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and digital services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their visibility and build relationships with various public sector bodies, thereby expanding their market reach. Companies specialising in user research, digital development, and IT consultancy would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

DOS 6

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the contracting authority intends to put in place a pan government collaborative framework agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3) (and any future successors to these organisations). These bodies have a need for a compliant procurement vehicle to access digital outcomes and user research services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£813,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2022 - 9 Aug 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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