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title: "DESNZ - ICS Virtual Workplace Digital Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20e7a907-e6ca-461a-99e4-2418f5b06048"
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# DESNZ - ICS Virtual Workplace Digital Platform

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20e7a907-e6ca-461a-99e4-2418f5b06048

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) involved the award of a contract for the "DESNZ - ICS Virtual Workplace Digital Platform". This contract, classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000), was finished with an award stage. The buyer, ICS, is based in London, England, with services to be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and international destinations. The procurement was executed via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 19th January 2026 and the contract period spanning from 27th January 2026 to 27th January 2027. The awarded value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual workplace solutions, particularly those capable of delivering digital platforms and related IT services. The procurement process was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference for partnerships with businesses of varying scales and backgrounds. Companies positioned to provide innovative digital solutions and support within the stipulated contract timeframe stand to gain significantly from such engagements, particularly as the demand for virtual workplace technologies continues to grow. Springpod - The Education Hub Group Limited, a large-scale enterprise, was the successful supplier, demonstrating the competitive nature and the high standards required in this industry sector.

## Notice

Virtual Workplace Digital Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2caf9d-5f96-45f0-afb8-24e3eff80348 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | SPRINGPOD - THE EDUCATION HUB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2caf9d-5f96-45f0-afb8-24e3eff80348

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2caf9d-5f96-45f0-afb8-24e3eff80348
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c42b63f4-4a44-4356-81a6-97e968f18bca
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero

## Provenance

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