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Prj_5621 - Matrix Programme - Comms, Change and Engagement Support Services

DSIT

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07 Jan 2026 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a procurement process for the "Prj_5621 - Matrix Programme - Comms, Change and Engagement Support Services". This award falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted through a mini competition under the CCS RM6193 - Software Design and Implementation Services Framework and utilised a selective procurement method. The resulting contract, valued at £4,190,232 GBP, has been awarded to Veran Performance, a small and medium-sized enterprise, and it will span from 18th December 2025 to 17th December 2027. This procurement is aimed at delivering expert support for shared services transformation across various government departments, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on change management and communications consultancy, particularly those with expertise in supporting government departments. With a focus on enhancing internal communications and stakeholder engagement, businesses specialising in communications support and content development may find lucrative opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises that are adept at managing cross-departmental change processes, stakeholder communications, and programme-level event organisation are particularly well positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio in government consultancy and foster potential long-term partnerships with a prominent governmental organisation such as DSIT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prj_5621 - Matrix Programme - Comms, Change and Engagement Support Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6193 - Software Design and Implementation Services Framework Brief Description of Requirement This contract will provide expert support for the Matrix Programme's transformation of shared services across government departments. This includes reviewing and refining existing change management collateral, overseeing the delivery of Change Impact Assessments, Change Plans, People Transition Plans and Communications Plans across departments and Arm's-Length Bodies and assuring departmental readiness through collaborative governance and stakeholder engagement. The supplier will deliver technical expertise for communications across internal, departmental, and senior sponsor audiences, covering campaigns, newsletters, intranet content while ensuring robust metrics for tracking effectiveness and continuous improvement. Additionally, the supplier will plan, coordinate, and deliver programme-level events, support content development and reporting, and track event success through agreed metrics to evidence impact and support transparency requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6675c2e-e954-46a5-9e42-57103505f02c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779ac0d5-a3ab-4659-a893-55cd27751adb
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

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,190,232 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,166,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2027 1-2 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERAN PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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