Award

Tail Spend Solution

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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13 Oct 2025 at 10:48

Award Notice
Award

19 Oct 2021 at 08:33

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

11 Oct 2021 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has undertaken the procurement process for the "Tail Spend Solution," focusing on managing low-spend deliverables across the public sector. This initiative, classified under electronic marketplace retailing services, encompasses a broad spectrum of products available through a pre-qualified supplier base in the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure above the threshold, and the process is presently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £1 billion, is set to commence on 6th October 2021 and conclude on 25th July 2026, with a recent extension approved to ensure continued service amid delays in starting the replacement agreement (RM6369).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to integrate into the CCS supplier base. By participating, companies can expand their market reach within the public sector and tap into a dynamic marketplace offering diverse product categories such as stationery, computer peripherals, clothing, and more. This procurement process is well-suited for enterprises aiming to broaden their client base within the UK, provided they meet CCS's pre-qualification criteria and can handle a wide range of deliverables. Businesses that successfully engage with this framework can expect to enhance their growth prospects by supplying essential goods throughout its duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tail Spend Solution

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) procured Tail Spend Solutions to facilitate and manage ad hoc, low volume, low-spend deliverables across the public sector. The Tail Spend Solutions provide end users access to a broad, pre-qualified and dynamic supplier base, capable of offering a wide range of deliverables available for purchase and delivery through a digital marketplace. Deliverables include but are not limited to: Stationery and office supplies, computer peripherals and accessories, clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories, educational equipment, musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories, furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products and any other miscellaneous deliverables. Additional information: This Framework has been extended; Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee (Art. 43(1)(c) of Directive 2014/23/EU, Art. 72(1)(c) of Directive 2014/24/EU, Art. 89(1)(c) of Directive 2014/25/EU). The replacement agreement for RM6202, RM6369 The Marketplace, has faced significant delays due to unforeseen circumstances. An internal decision was made to delay the Invitation to Tender (ITT) date from April 2025 and the Framework Award date of October 2025. The Framework Award of RM6369 is now delayed until July 2026. With this in mind, a six-month extension to the current RM6202 agreement has been approved to allow sufficient time for a compliant tender and minimise service disruption for CCS customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08178f68-b4fb-41f7-a957-da45a5846736
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2021 - 25 Jul 2026 4-5 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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