Award

Digital Specialists

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Digital Specialists" involves the Office for National Statistics as the buying organisation. The contract falls under the Computer-related services category, with procurement conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6263. The contract, valued at GBP £9,000,000, covers services to be delivered in the United Kingdom and is part of an award stage. The tender period concluded on 14 October 2025, and the contract period commences on 24 November 2025, ending on 23 November 2028. The award for this contract was activated on 14 November 2025 and published on 11 December 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the digital services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive computer-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria stated by the buyer. Large enterprises like the awarded supplier, Solirius Reply Limited, have demonstrated the potential to secure such contracts, offering structured growth opportunities. With the contract's substantial financial scope and a three-year duration, businesses involved in digital transformation and IT consulting can significantly benefit and enhance their market presence by participating in future similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Digital Specialists

Notice Description

CCS Framework RM6263

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0f485ef-66e8-4432-a847-b245ed252e28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef76accf-d7e6-4182-9290-75a8194af29b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS REPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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