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title: "Data Improvement Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01de796e-16fc-44ca-9a1f-588a47957eca"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Data Improvement Platform

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01de796e-16fc-44ca-9a1f-588a47957eca

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded a procurement process for a Data Improvement Platform, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in London, with postal code SW1A 2BQ, the project was procured using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase ended on 6th March 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was announced on 13th April 2026, with Made Tech Limited as the successful supplier for a contract valued at £905,158.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in IT services and platforms. Companies specialising in digital transformation, software development, and consulting services would find this contract relevant. The procurement process indicated a preference for inclusive participation of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus providing a competitive edge for such entities to innovate and expand within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide services for a Data Improvement Programme/Platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfa22a0-285a-4e28-b43b-16e3bc9d2efc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £905,158 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £905,158 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MADE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfa22a0-285a-4e28-b43b-16e3bc9d2efc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfa22a0-285a-4e28-b43b-16e3bc9d2efc
  26th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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