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Digital Product Development and Support Services

OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 15 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 10:47

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
Award

19 May 2026 at 12:22

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
Award

23 Apr 2026 at 15:36

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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14 Apr 2026 at 13:50

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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14 Apr 2026 at 11:03

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
Award

07 Apr 2026 at 14:35

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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10 Mar 2026 at 17:31

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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18 Dec 2025 at 09:59

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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17 Dec 2025 at 13:50

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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10 Dec 2025 at 08:10

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
Award

09 Dec 2025 at 10:04

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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25 Nov 2025 at 14:42

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
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11 Nov 2025 at 13:01

UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
Award

11 Nov 2025 at 12:31

UK14 - Dynamic Market Establishment Notice
Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 12:29

UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Digital Product Development and Support Services" is orchestrated by the OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED, a central government public authority based in Manchester, England. This tender falls within the IT services industry category, specifically targeting areas like consulting, software development, internet, and support services. As of 23 June 2026, the most recent procurement stage is the Award stage. This follows the initiation type of a tender and incorporates a dynamic market method over multiple lots. Key recent updates include the addition of suppliers like Umbel Works LTD and NETFIZZ LIMITED to Lot 1 on 23 June 2026, and other earlier amendments including additions to other lots as necessary to cater to emerging digital service needs.

This tender introduces significant business opportunities by enabling companies to join a dynamic procurement market designed to address evolving digital platforms and educational tools. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and IT service providers who specialize in digital product development, agile project management, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering services. Businesses that can offer innovative, scalable, and secure web development solutions will find ample opportunity to contribute to and expand alongside Oak National Academy’s digital initiatives. Companies in these sectors are encouraged to join at various entry points, potentially expanding their service offerings and reinforcing their market presence through collaborative projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Product Development and Support Services

Notice Description

Oak National Academy is establishing a dynamic market in accordance with section 34 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulation 16 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. The market will provide a compliant and flexible route for the award of contracts related to the engineering and product support, and ongoing development of the authority's national digital education platform and related tools. The dynamic market will allow for rolling supplier entry, publication of contract opportunities, and awards made via most advantageous tender (MAT) principles in accordance with sections 19 and 23 of the Act. This Dynamic Market will be structured into lots. Suppliers may apply for membership of one or more lots at any time during the market's term, subject to the relevant membership conditions. At the date of this notice, the market will be open for applications for the following lot: Lot 1 Web Development Services Scope: This lot covers the provision of specialist web development services to support the design, delivery, enhancement, and ongoing operation of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and associated tools. Suppliers appointed to this lot may be required to work on any part of Oak's core digital estate, including the main platform (www.thenational.academy), content creation tooling, and platform services. The scope includes: Full-stack development of Oak's web platform, with an emphasis on scalable, modular design patterns that enable rapid iteration of features Maintenance and enhancement of existing codebases underpinning existing live services Development of user interfaces that are responsive, inclusive, and accessible in line with current UK accessibility legislation and best practice, ensuring usability for all users, including those relying on assistive technologies Continuous improvement of performance, page load times, and reliability across high-traffic user journeys Secure engineering practices that uphold user privacy, data protection, and application resilience, in line with relevant public sector security guidance Collaborative delivery within agile multidisciplinary teams, including pairing with in-house developers, product managers, researchers, and content leads Deployment and testing within a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, using modern automation tools and cloud infrastructure Contribution to code documentation and handover processes, especially where features are intended for long-term use by Oak's in-house teams or other suppliers Individual contracts awarded under this lot may range from targeted feature builds to broader support and maintenance roles over a defined period. Suppliers may be required to collaborate with other digital delivery partners under Oak's delivery model. Additional lots are expected to be added to this Dynamic Market over its lifetime to cover further requirements in Digital Product Development and Support Services. These will be introduced by modification of the Dynamic Market and publication of a notice under section 39(4) of the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers may apply for membership of any future lots when they are established.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Web Development Services

Lot 1 Scope: This lot covers the provision of specialist web development services to support the design, delivery, enhancement, and ongoing operation of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and associated tools. Suppliers appointed to this lot may be required to work on any part of Oak's core digital estate, including the main platform (www.thenational.academy), content creation tooling, and platform services. The scope includes: Full-stack development of Oak's web platform, with an emphasis on scalable, modular design patterns that enable rapid iteration of features Maintenance and enhancement of existing codebases underpinning existing live services Development of user interfaces that are responsive, inclusive, and accessible in line with current UK accessibility legislation and best practice, ensuring usability for all users, including those relying on assistive technologies Continuous improvement of performance, page load times, and reliability across high-traffic user journeys Secure engineering practices that uphold user privacy, data protection, and application resilience, in line with relevant public sector security guidance Collaborative delivery within agile multidisciplinary teams, including pairing with in-house developers, product managers, researchers, and content leads Deployment and testing within a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, using modern automation tools and cloud infrastructure Contribution to code documentation and handover processes, especially where features are intended for long-term use by Oak's in-house teams or other suppliers Individual contracts awarded under this lot may range from targeted feature builds to broader support and maintenance roles over a defined period. Suppliers may be required to collaborate with other digital delivery partners under Oak's delivery model

Lot 2

Lot 2: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot.

Lot 3

Lot 3: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot.

LO4 4

Lot 4: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot.

LOT 5

Lot 5: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot.

LOT 6

Lot 6: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot.

LOT 7

Lot 7: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05969c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

CGI IT UK LIMITED

CHATRESH CONSULTANTS LIMITED

CURSOR LIMITED

GEMSTONE IT SERVICES LTD

Mindera UK Ltd

NEXER DIGITAL LTD

RED BADGER CONSULTING LIMITED

VE3 GLOBAL LTD

VGML LTD

X Solutions365 Limited t/a Create Future

Further Information

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