Award

DDaT26028 - Assistive Technology Support Services

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Award

29 May 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), which required Assistive Technology Support Services and has now completed the procurement process with an award notice. The contract, entitled "DDaT26028 - Assistive Technology Support Services," falls under the industry category of Technical Assistance Services. The buying organisation, ICS acting on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, completed a call-off from the G Cloud 14 Framework using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £764,440, spans multiple locations including the UK and other regions worldwide, beginning on 26th May 2026 and ending on 25th May 2029 with an optional 12 months extension. The procurement process has moved to the 'Award' stage, with the award being dated 13th May 2026 and published later on 29th May 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted by the involvement of Inform Limited, a successful SME supplier. Businesses providing technical assistance services and specialising in assistive and adaptive technologies stand to benefit considerably from such contracts, which serve a broad geographical area. SMEs with innovative solutions in the assistive technology sector or those looking to expand their b2b operations within the governmental sphere will find this a valuable opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a stronger presence in the public sector. The framework approach, specifically the G Cloud 14 Framework, offers an avenue for businesses to streamline procurement and showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Title

DDaT26028 - Assistive Technology Support Services

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the provision of Provision of Assistive and Adaptive Technology Support Services. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). The Contract includes optional 12 months extension with the maximum value of PS235,480.00 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf47c2e0-1c82-4f75-aafa-40f1e845454e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a070e82-192f-495e-a543-798af7f6b226
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£764,440 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£764,440 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2029 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2FF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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