--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP) Replacement/s" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2024-03-26" --- # Pre-Market Engagement for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP) Replacement/s Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf28700-0102-409d-87a6-0e0129f7bb4e.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is planning a procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP) Replacement/s" in the IT services industry category. The budget for the procurement spans multiple years, starting in 2025 with an indicative value of £8 billion. The process is in the planning stage, with market engagement sessions scheduled for Q1 and Q2 of 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to participate in a high-value government contract. Suitable businesses in IT consulting, software development, and research services are encouraged to engage with Crown Commercial Service through market events or by expressing interest via email. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with an anticipated contract start date in 2025 and end date in 2029, subject to market testing and adjustments during the engagement phase. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions Q1 & Q2 of 2024 with customers and suppliers interested in bidding for the resulting framework contract/s. Customer engagement Dates: 03/04/2024 -sign up here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ccs-customer-engagement-dos-and-dsp-replacement-tickets-859341522627?aff=oddtdtcreator Supplier engagement dates: 15/04/2024 - SME Event in collaboration with Tech UK - sign up here. https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/sme-market-engagement-event-for-dos-6-and-dsp-replacement-framework.html Please monitor the websites below for further events. If you are interested in attending a pre-market engagement session please express your interest by registering for events at our websites: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6365 https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1043.9 Or email DCD@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Further details will be provided to you Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will participating in the market engagement. Additional information: Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place 1 or more replacement agreements for RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS6) & RM6263 Digital Specialists & Programmes (DSP). Please note, this may result in both frameworks being consolidated into one or staying separate.The dates for the Contract Start Date and Contract End Date are indicative only, will be tested at market engagement and are subject to change. The anticipated value of PS8bn is based on a 4 year agreement, is indicative only, will be tested at market engagement and may be subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8460aa45-09a9-4e1c-9ced-01ba73fe88c6 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73110000 - Research services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 26 Mar 2024 at 09:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8460aa45-09a9-4e1c-9ced-01ba73fe88c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8460aa45-09a9-4e1c-9ced-01ba73fe88c6 26th March 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1043.9 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6365 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ccs-customer-engagement-dos-and-dsp-replacement-tickets-859341522627?aff=oddtdtcreator - https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/sme-market-engagement-event-for-dos-6-and-dsp-replacement-framework.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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