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title: "Software Market Evaluation - hyperscalers"
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buyer: "DSIT"
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# Software Market Evaluation - hyperscalers

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68530898-05a5-4642-bf60-934616d2bf83

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) awarded a contract for "Software Market Evaluation - hyperscalers" to Plexal (City) Limited, an SME, on 22nd September 2025, with the contract ending on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £95,000, involves computer-related professional services and is set in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has been completed, with the award being published on 20th October 2025.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it underscores the importance of having expertise in computer-related professional services. Companies engaged in technology consultancy and market evaluation, especially those capable of providing insights into hyperscale infrastructure, would find this contract beneficial. Furthermore, organisations classified as SME or VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprises) were considered suitable during the procurement process, enhancing inclusivity and diversity in supplier engagement.

## Notice

provision of Software Market Evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a22813-6762-439e-ad8a-38b9c394dd7e |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | East London |
| Postcode | E15 2GW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Wick |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEXAL (CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a22813-6762-439e-ad8a-38b9c394dd7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a22813-6762-439e-ad8a-38b9c394dd7e
  20th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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