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title: "con_8603 Provision of DevOps and Operational Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70769074-f26e-4dce-86bc-2bee60bfb099"
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buyer: "ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ"
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# con_8603 Provision of DevOps and Operational Support Services

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70769074-f26e-4dce-86bc-2bee60bfb099

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## Summary

This completed procurement process overseen 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 "con_8603 Provision of DevOps and Operational Support Services." This tender falls within the IT services industry category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services, with a scope that extends to locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and beyond. The procurement process, conducted through a selective method with a focus on catalogue purchase, reached the award stage on 31 July 2025, when the contract was officially activated. The contract's duration is from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, with a total contract value of £528,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in DevOps and cloud-related operational support services, particularly those with capabilities in Digital PaaS environments. The procurement process was designed to be SME-friendly, allowing smaller organisations to effectively compete and partner in the public sector. Companies suited to this opportunity include those with a strong foundation in managed IT services and cloud infrastructure support, reflecting the awarded vendor, COOLSPIRiT, a Databarracks company. Such businesses can leverage this contract to bolster their governmental engagement and potentially expand their service offerings across a broad geographical scope.

## Notice

Provision of a sole supplier to deliver DevOps capability and operational support services for ICS cloud environments, specifically Digital PaaS, as a managed service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9588c8d1-2844-4c69-9293-4d79cd7764dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £528,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £528,000 |
| 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 2AW |
| 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 | COOLSPIRIT A DATABARRACKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9588c8d1-2844-4c69-9293-4d79cd7764dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9588c8d1-2844-4c69-9293-4d79cd7764dd
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79f01279-8dc7-4239-909f-2117513bf6d2
  n/a

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