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OPSS Digital and Data Delivery Support

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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28 Jul 2026 at 13:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade is planning a procurement process titled "OPSS Digital and Data Delivery Support" under the Central Government Public Authority category. This process aims to acquire specialist digital, data, and technology support services, including software engineering and product management. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a planned start on 1st April 2027. The services will cover the UK, particularly delivered under the Lot 2 (Digital Specialists) of the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Framework. The total value of this contract is projected at £33,660,000, with the tender following a selective award under the framework method.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity for companies operating in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in digital specialism, such as software development and consultancy services. The suitability criteria favour SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the Department's commitment to engaging a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses with a strong capability in data and technology service delivery are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market presence and expand their portfolio within the public sector over the planned contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPSS Digital and Data Delivery Support

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), through the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), intends to procure specialist digital, data and technology support services. The requirement will provide access to specialist capability across software engineering, architecture, data, delivery management, product management, user-centred design, testing, DevOps and live service support to support the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of OPSS digital services. The procurement is anticipated to be conducted under Lot 2 (Digital Specialists) of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7) Framework RM1043.9.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d555
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071255-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,050,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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 BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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