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Digital Product Development and Support Services

OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Oak National Academy Limited involves a dynamic market for Digital Product Development and Support Services, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The primary industry category is IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process uses the open procurement method under dynamic market principles, facilitating supplier entry throughout the market's term. Latest key updates include award modifications on the market's lots, such as Machine Gurning Ltd's recent addition to Lot 3 following an evaluation on 18 December 2025. This contract is structured into multiple lots, with the framework period active from 1 October 2025 to 22 September 2027.

This contracting process offers substantial opportunities for business growth by engaging firms in scalable IT service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Mindera UK Ltd and VGML Ltd, are already active participants, highlighting this opportunity's suitability for smaller businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector. With categories covering web development, AI/ML engineering, and agile project management, businesses involved in digital solutions, IT infrastructure, and innovative service delivery will find lucrative opportunities to contribute and grow within Oak's digital ecosystem.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05969c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084171-2025
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
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thenational.academy
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AA
Post Town
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

CHATRESH CONSULTANTS

CURSOR

GEMSTONE IT SERVICES

MINDERA

NEXER DIGITAL

RED BADGER CONSULTING

VE3 GLOBAL

VGML

X SOLUTIONS365 LIMITED T/A CREATE FUTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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                "description": "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",
                "status": "active",
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Legal Capacity Suppliers must: Be registered as a UK or treaty state supplier, in accordance with Section 21 of the Procurement Act 2023 Share their core supplier information with the contracting authority via the central digital platform, as required by Regulation 6 Not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under Schedule 6 of the Act (e.g. criminal offences, serious tax breaches) Financial Capacity Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the financial standing to deliver services under this Lot. This may be established by: Satisfactory credit check (e.g. Creditsafe), or Where such data is unavailable, equivalent alternative financial information (such as accountant's letters, bank references, or verified income statements) Equivalent evidence of legal and financial standing will be accepted to ensure fair access, particularly for SMEs, newly formed entities, and sole traders. All conditions are set proportionately in accordance with Section 22 of the Act.",
                            "verificationMethod": "Legal Entity - Supplier Submission Suppliers must confirm their legal entity details to verify they are established and eligible to participate. This includes: Company name, registration number, and jurisdiction of incorporation (e.g. UK, Ireland) Registered address and postcode Confirmation that the supplier is not subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under Schedule 6 of the Procurement Act 2023, including but not limited to criminal convictions or serious tax breaches The following information must be provided: Company Name: Registered Address: Post Code: Company Registration Number: Contact Name: Contact Email: Contact Telephone Number: Financial Standing - Supplier Submission Oak will undertake a Creditsafe check as the default method of verifying financial standing. By proceeding, suppliers agree to this check. Where this is not possible (e.g. sole traders, recently incorporated entities, or those without sufficient Creditsafe data), the supplier will be invited to provide: Two years of financial statements, or Equivalent alternative evidence of financial stability (e.g. accountant's letter, bank reference, or proof of reserves) All financial standing conditions will be assessed proportionately, and equivalent forms of financial evidence will be accepted to ensure accessibility for SMEs and new entrants."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate technical ability by providing: Evidence of Relevant Project Experience At least two relevant projects delivered within the last three years, showing capability across relevant technologies and scale. Each project should include: Scope of work (e.g., front-end, back-end, DevOps) Technology stack used Volume of users (where applicable) Duration and outcomes Client name (or anonymised if under NDA) Details of Dedicated Personnel Names and roles of proposed personnel for delivery under Lot 1, including: Summary of relevant experience Links to CVs or online profiles (e.g., LinkedIn) Their role in the proposed service provision Suppliers may rely on third-party resources to meet these requirements, subject to confirmation of access. Equivalent qualifications, experience and standards will be accepted in all cases. Contracting authorities will not require any specific named certification or proprietary standard unless suppliers are also permitted to demonstrate equivalence by other means.",
                            "verificationMethod": "Suppliers must demonstrate technical ability through both: Relevant Project Experience: Submission of at least two examples of relevant projects delivered in the last three years. Each example must include: Client name (or anonymised where bound by NDA) Dates and duration Scope of services (e.g. front-end/back-end/DevOps) Technology stack used Volume of users (e.g. Monthly Active Users) Outcomes and impact achieved Dedicated Personnel Experience: Details of the named individual(s) proposed for delivery, including: Summary of relevant experience Role on the project Link to CV or LinkedIn profile Submissions will be assessed on a pass/fail basis to determine whether the supplier demonstrates sufficient capacity, experience, and relevant capability to perform the services within the scope of Lot 1 (Web Development Services). In accordance with section 22 of the Procurement Act 2023, these conditions are proportionate to the nature and complexity of the services to be delivered and are necessary to confirm the supplier's ability to perform the contract."
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                },
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                    "sme": true
                }
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                "id": "2",
                "title": "Lot 2",
                "description": "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.",
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            {
                "id": "3",
                "title": "Lot 3",
                "description": "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.",
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                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "title": "LO4 4",
                "description": "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.",
                "status": "active",
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                    "sme": true
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "title": "LOT 5",
                "description": "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.",
                "status": "active",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "title": "LOT 6",
                "description": "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.",
                "status": "active",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "title": "LOT 7",
                "description": "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.",
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                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-4898",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4898",
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                "id": "A-4900",
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                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4900",
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                "id": "054980-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK13",
                "description": "Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054980-2025",
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                "id": "072764-2025",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK14",
                "description": "Dynamic market establishment notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072764-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-11T12:31:55Z",
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                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "This is the submission form to apply for Lot 2 of the market. You are required to fill this in where your response will be recorded.",
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            },
            {
                "id": "A-7664",
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                "description": "LOT 2 OF THE MARKET IS NOW DETERMINED AS: Agile Delivery & Project Management Services Scope This lot covers the provision of specialist Agile delivery and project management services to support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and related initiatives. Suppliers appointed to this lot will coordinate multidisciplinary digital teams to ensure predictable, outcome-focused delivery across Oak's digital estate (including www.thenational.academy, content-creation tooling, and platform services). This lot covers the provision of specialist Agile delivery and project management services to support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and related initiatives. Suppliers appointed to this lot will coordinate multidisciplinary digital teams.",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7664",
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            {
                "id": "072776-2025",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK15",
                "description": "Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072776-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-11T13:01:23Z",
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            {
                "id": "076914-2025",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK15",
                "description": "Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076914-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-25T14:42:30Z",
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                "id": "080917-2025",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK15",
                "description": "Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080917-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-09T10:04:58Z",
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            },
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                "id": "A-8968",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "This lot covers the provision of specialist artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) engineering services to support the design, development, optimisation, and ongoing operation of Oak National Academy's data-driven and AI-enabled digital products. Suppliers appointed to this lot will contribute to the creation, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML models and associated infrastructure across Oak's digital estate, including the main platform, content creation tooling, and internal decision-support systems. Suppliers appointed to this lot will contribute to accelerating safe, effective, and scalable use of AI across Oak, by building shared infrastructure, standards, and tooling. They will help build foundations to ensure that every team at Oak has the foundations to use LLMs responsibly and efficiently. - Submit to join via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU7x65dNAr4WrQM8way6ZtWY7nWrfBEqv6L6hlsmWT_vliKg/viewform?usp=header",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8968",
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                "id": "081279-2025",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK15",
                "description": "Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081279-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-10T08:10:13Z",
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                "id": "083873-2025",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK15",
                "description": "Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083873-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-17T13:50:20Z",
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                "id": "084171-2025",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK15",
                "description": "Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084171-2025",
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                "id": "072776-2025",
                "date": "2025-03-11T00:00:00Z",
                "description": "LOT 2 - NOW DETERMINED - Lot 2 - Agile Delivery & Project Management Services This lot covers the provision of specialist Agile delivery and project management services to support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and related initiatives. Suppliers appointed to this lot will coordinate multidisciplinary digital teams to ensure predictable, outcome-focused delivery across Oak's digital estate (including www.thenational.academy, content-creation tooling, and platform services)."
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            {
                "id": "076914-2025",
                "date": "2025-11-18T00:00:00Z",
                "description": "Moorfield Initiative Ltd (Companies House Ref: 15031573) has also been added as a supplier under this modification. Due to a technical limitation on the central digital platform, the supplier could not be selected from the available options at the time of publication. Full due diligence has been carried out in accordance with our standard procedures, and the supplier is approved for participation under Lot 1."
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                "date": "2025-12-03T00:00:00Z"
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            {
                "id": "081279-2025",
                "date": "2025-12-10T00:00:00Z",
                "description": "Lot 3 - AI/ML Engineering Services updated to enable suppliers to submit proposals to participate under this lot."
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                "id": "083873-2025",
                "date": "2025-12-17T00:00:00Z"
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                "id": "084171-2025",
                "date": "2025-12-18T00:00:00Z",
                "description": "MACHINE GURNING LTD Company number 16827191 Registered office address 57 Church Lane, London, England, N2 8DR The supplier above has been awarded a place on Lot 3 of the Dynamic Market. As a newly incorporated organisation, they were unable to be selected using the identifiers on this platform. Therefore this serves as a \"suppliers added\" notice. The supplier has been awarded a place on the market following an evaluation."
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