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title: "GDS Strategic IT and Security Delivery Partner"
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# GDS Strategic IT and Security Delivery Partner

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-409ba359-9be6-4f92-be6e-830869137d7a

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service (GDS), under the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), completed a procurement process for a strategic IT and security delivery partner to enhance their digital infrastructure and security capabilities. This contract, awarded on 7th April 2026 to Made Tech Limited, is valued at £19,000,000 and was conducted via a selective procurement method through CCS Framework RM6100 lot 2. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th March 2029, covering regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories, with the main procurement category being services classified under CPV 71356000 - Technical services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT and security services, particularly those capable of overseeing complex supply chains. Companies with expertise in developing and integrating secure, innovative technology solutions can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with GDS, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market position. The contract’s focus on reducing cyber risk and enhancing technology integration presents a lucrative prospect for businesses aiming to contribute significantly to governmental technological advancements.

## Notice

The Government Digital Service (GDS), a directorate of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT,) is seeking a strategic IT and security delivery partner, overseeing a supply chain, to lead and integrate programme delivery towards the next generation of technology for GDS staff. This procurement via CCS Framework RM6100 lot 2 enhances the resilience of GDS's digital posture and aligns with strategic priorities, ensuring that new applications are protected and secure. Benefits include increased collaboration and productivity gains for users of GDS technologies, and wider security benefits, reducing the overall cyber risk exposure for the organisation. Increasing the capabilities of the SOC will reduce the risks of cyber-attacks resulting in data breaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad7c7da-f10c-4143-a1d7-5d1f125239d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| 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 | MADE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad7c7da-f10c-4143-a1d7-5d1f125239d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad7c7da-f10c-4143-a1d7-5d1f125239d8
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91a97898-0994-4b3b-9dd6-e55150b59600
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