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title: "DDaT 2nd and 3rd Line Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16dcffb1-8720-4612-8858-4eb09490fc1f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# DDaT 2nd and 3rd Line Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16dcffb1-8720-4612-8858-4eb09490fc1f

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently concluded a procurement process for "DDaT 2nd and 3rd Line Support". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The awarded contract, valued at £1,268,634, is intended to provide 2nd and 3rd line support for cloud-based enterprise architecture. The contract was awarded to REPLY LIMITED, with the contracting process having reached the award stage on 16 April 2026. The contract period commenced on 20 April 2026 and will conclude on 20 December 2026. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured and pre-defined competitive process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector looking to engage with government contracts, particularly those offering specialised support services. The contract is particularly well-suited for large enterprises experienced in delivering reliable and scalable support for cloud environments. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could also explore future opportunities within similar frameworks, leveraging such contracts to expand their portfolio and capabilities in government technology projects.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide 2nd and 3rd line support services for cloud based enterprise architecture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c6830d-8e0b-4003-86d7-489cb61cce88 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,268,634 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,268,634 |
| 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 | REPLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c6830d-8e0b-4003-86d7-489cb61cce88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c6830d-8e0b-4003-86d7-489cb61cce88
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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