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title: "Electronic Signatures Platform"
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# Electronic Signatures Platform

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a61e5e0-e75e-4366-9c8d-36a10c358ad3

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), through ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, has concluded a procurement process for an electronic signatures platform. This award notice details the successful outcome of the tender conducted via the G-Cloud 14 framework, using a compliant keyword search with reference number RM1557.14. The procurement, classified under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £26,400 excluding VAT for an initial three years, commenced on 26 January 2026 and will conclude on 25 January 2029, with a potential optional extension that could increase the total value to £37,875 excluding VAT. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions in electronic signature technology. It is ideally suited for businesses familiar with government procurement frameworks, such as the G-Cloud. While the initial contract has been awarded to E-Sign (UK) Limited, the emphasis on a framework agreement suggests ongoing opportunities for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT consulting and support, especially those not yet engaged with public sector contracts, could find this procurement channel beneficial for cultivating new client relationships within government circles.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the provision of electronic signatures platform. This procurement has been concluded via a compliant keyword search on the G Cloud 14 framework with reference number RM1557.14. The value for the initial 3 years of the contract is PS26,400 exc VAT. There is also an optional extension period valued at PS11,475 exc VAT built into the contract however this extension is not yet committed. The overall contract opportunity including the optional extension period is PS37,875 exc VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144e79b4-086c-4d18-8e72-7ab48b4ad1da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,400 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E-SIGN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144e79b4-086c-4d18-8e72-7ab48b4ad1da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144e79b4-086c-4d18-8e72-7ab48b4ad1da
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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