--- title: "Digital Outcomes and Specialists 3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7bbc0818-145d-4585-b02d-13d2cd031611" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7bbc0818-145d-4585-b02d-13d2cd031611" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7bbc0818-145d-4585-b02d-13d2cd031611.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7bbc0818-145d-4585-b02d-13d2cd031611.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-07-20" --- # Digital Outcomes and Specialists 3 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bbc0818-145d-4585-b02d-13d2cd031611 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7bbc0818-145d-4585-b02d-13d2cd031611) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7bbc0818-145d-4585-b02d-13d2cd031611.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for the "Digital Outcomes and Specialists 3" framework, aimed at providing UK public sector bodies with access to digital outcomes, specialists, and supporting services. The procurement falls under the IT services category and is being carried out through an open procedure, with an end date for submission on 22 August 2018. The maximum duration for any call-off contract under this framework is 12 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, commencing on 1 October 2018 at the delivery address in Liverpool, England. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. Businesses that can navigate the Digital Marketplace and comply with the registration requirements outlined in the tender documents will be well-positioned to compete. As this framework will recur, successful participation could lead to ongoing partnerships with various public sector organisations across the UK. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The above Public Sector Bodies have a need for a compliant Procurement Vehicle to access digital outcomes, specialists and supporting services. This Framework will be a recurring Framework, the maximum duration of any Call-Off Contract that may be placed by an eligible Contracting Body is 12 months (with an optional extension for a further 12 months). This Digital Outcomes and Specialists 3 procurement will be responded to via the Digital Marketplace (accessed here: https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk) and details of how to register are included in the ITT. Suppliers must register on the Digital Marketplace as this is a new system being used by the Contracting Authority. Full instructions on how to register are included in the ITT and suppliers must follow the instructions to register. Full instructions are contained in the ITT for this procurement and details the steps that suppliers need to take to offer services on the Digital Marketplace. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deabd5cd-223d-4310-a07d-12ff560e12fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 20 Jul 2018 at 19:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deabd5cd-223d-4310-a07d-12ff560e12fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deabd5cd-223d-4310-a07d-12ff560e12fc 20th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/442efd90-52cc-44c7-ad63-bc8f1584dd09 Transparency Agenda - How CCS Approaches Redaction V2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffb77374-d4d2-4b19-8cb4-bfc0f940d00b OJEU Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b16f6f1a-e889-4c89-9de2-bd213dca1110 Contract Notice - List of Potential Customers ## Notice URLs - https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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