Planning

Technology and Security Delivery Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 10:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is planning a procurement process titled "Technology and Security Delivery Partner," involving digital and security-related programmes. The procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 13 April 2026, with the contract intended to begin on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 1 June 2029. This procurement falls under the services category and is to be conducted via a selective method under the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7) framework, Lot 2. The anticipated location for service delivery is across the United Kingdom with an overall contract value of £11,760,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the digital and security services sector. The selective procurement method allows well-suited companies, particularly those capable of providing skilled specialists and teams, to support technical and security initiatives within the Government Digital Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability conditions under the procurement lot. Engaging in such a government contract could provide valuable exposure and partnership experience for growth-oriented digital service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology and Security Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The contracting authority intends to procure a digital capability and delivery partner under Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7), Lot 2 - Digital Capability and Delivery Partners. The requirement is expected to involve the provision of appropriately skilled specialists and teams to support delivery across technical and security-related programmes and acitivites in the Government Digital Service. Award under Framework RM1043.9 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Lot 2 Digital Capability And Delivery Partners

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033157-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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