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06 Aug 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Technology and Security Delivery Partner" project, overseen by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, has reached the contract award stage. Identified under tender ID GDS6664, this procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on technical services. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and pertains to the Digital Capability and Delivery Partners under the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7) framework. A selective procurement method was employed, culminating in an award to PA Consulting Services Ltd. The contract period is slated to begin on 17 August 2026 and end on 16 August 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The award was officially made on 21 July 2026, with the contract award notice published on 6 August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and security solutions, particularly those capable of providing skilled specialists and cohesive teams to support technical and security-related government programmes. Ideal candidates for such contracts are larger firms with experience in similar projects and a robust workforce capable of meeting the demanding requirements of government digital services. By securing such high-profile contracts, businesses can bolster their credentials and expand their presence within the public sector market. This opportunity not only promises substantial financial returns, valued at £11,760,000 gross, but also the potential for establishing long-term relationships with central government entities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074510-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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