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title: "Spark - The Technology Innovation Marketplace"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86deb6aa-1381-4aff-a471-38d360ed6f6d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Spark - The Technology Innovation Marketplace

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86deb6aa-1381-4aff-a471-38d360ed6f6d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Spark - The Technology Innovation Marketplace," managed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS), revolves around a dynamic purchasing system designed to acquire innovative technology products and services. The objective is to facilitate purchases for central government bodies and the larger public sector across a wide range of service categories, including computer equipment and supplies. The procurement employs a selective method under a restricted procedure for above-threshold contracts. This ongoing procurement began on 15th March 2019 and is currently active, with a contract end date set for 15th February 2029. Although the tender period ends on 13th February 2029, interested parties had originally begun submissions for participation when it first opened. Serving locations extend beyond the UK, encompassing a broad spectrum of international territories including Europe, Oceania, and various overseas territories.

This tender creates avenues for technology-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand and capture market share within the public sector. With the procurement process structured to accommodate dynamic and continuous innovations, businesses offering cutting-edge technology solutions are well-positioned to thrive. The opportunity for growth arises from engaging in a structured competition through a call for competition, giving businesses the chance to showcase their competencies and secure contracts. As the procurement method welcomes a range of suppliers, businesses with a focus on adaptive and innovative technological applications are particularly suited to meet the demand outlined by governmental bodies, providing a fertile ground for development and increased revenues.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and invited bidders to request to participate for the Spark - The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of innovative technology products and services. The four (4) distinct elements of the DPS service filters are subject/problem area, delivery method (technology type), geographical location and security level. Appointed Suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. Additional information: Please be aware the dates input in the 'Contract Start Date' and 'Contract End Date' have been revised to enable the opportunity to remain open on Contracts Finder. The 'Closing Date' input is correct and is a true reflection of the contract end date for RM6094 SPARK DPS. The DPS was set up for an initial 3 years: 16/04/2019 - 15/04/2022 The following extensions have been utilised: 1st extension: 16/04/2022 - 15/04/2023 (1 year) 2nd extension: 16/04/2023 - 15/04/2025 (2 years) 3rd extension: 15/04/2025 - 15/11/2026 (19 month) The DPS has been extended for a final time and the end date is now 15/02/2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2029 - 15 Feb 2029 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 10 Dec 2025 at 12:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 1 Dec 2025 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 26 Feb 2025 at 18:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 11 Nov 2024 at 12:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 19 Apr 2024 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 12 Jan 2024 at 11:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 5 Oct 2022 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 18 May 2022 at 08:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 15 Mar 2022 at 18:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 17 Nov 2021 at 17:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 30 Sep 2020 at 16:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 28 Jan 2020 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 18 Sep 2019 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
- 15 Mar 2019 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
  28th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b643407-ebd2-455d-b46a-d131116222d7
  Attachment 1 - Spark The Technology Innovation Marketplace - Products and Services Matrix v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ee0c6e1-e609-4891-89ab-ccd5c8396b56
  Attachment 2 - Management Information MI Reporting Template v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c10380a-86d1-41da-b858-6210021f671e
  Attachment 3 - Financial Assessment Template v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c24ca18-7726-4dad-a8dc-4fc6baa94129
  Attachment 4 - Additional Sub-Contractor(s) v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0baf5efd-77e5-4834-83f0-67f64ff8d5c8
  Attachment 5 - Group of Economic Operators v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b5d07cc-a6d2-43cd-bf8e-2fb266c1936c
  Attachment 6 - DPS Schedule 4 - Order Form and Contract Terms v1 Watermarked
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b94259e4-942a-4a09-aa19-cd76658df929
  Attachment 7 - Response Guidance for Contract Example v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22519e70-89d7-48c4-9665-37878dbcb2de
  Attachment 8 - Letter of Confirmation of Works (Contract Example) v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c9b280c-cf60-448f-b10f-45f122d6db23
  Attachment 9 - Case Study Template CCS v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa6e02ef-f217-4fdb-886b-2dff67427c8e
  DPS Agreement - V1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5531adbd-953e-4249-b03e-c1fe8116420a
  READ FIRST RM6094 DPS Needs v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dd3ac2c-6596-4761-bec4-94ffdb2efff2
  RM6094 Customer Needs v1
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/marketplace/technology#technology
  COTA_LINK
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e6adaac-482f-448b-8364-f5c581153365
  Attachment 6 - Order Form and Contract Terms v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/194270c6-6af9-4cbc-8411-c6ec9226da52
  DPS Agreement V2 - Watermarked
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6221262b-3988-4b83-902a-7834776049d1
  READ FIRST RM6094 DPS Needs v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb4d88d-c4ae-4836-bdd5-d634c0219ba9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5df9b8a-0257-46b7-960c-9e802803734e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47dc2992-1b13-4290-a797-c82f46ffff51
  Attachment 1 - Spark The Technology Innovation Marketplace - Products and Services Matrix v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6df365b3-91d1-4c39-aeae-d7af4d24794b
  Attachment 2 - Management Information MI Reporting Template v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a200b7f7-ab4b-4c2e-b333-eb58c36df515
  RM6094 Spark DPS Agreement - V3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eda091a-9245-43a7-a1b7-d1001e590eef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a145666e-9a78-4268-8df1-806d4ccb3f71
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8fad6a3-f5d8-474c-bf51-4ee57f6c5548
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb8a7ef2-087c-4b80-982a-142ae9bd36f0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1d6d91a-3bd3-475b-9383-0847246bdbff
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69923d8a-2472-4602-b952-a043704cd236
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/540c1e2e-ee90-47e8-8f28-d5ef446fa5c2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/862e7ce4-1e52-4493-a69e-cd3dc71e9139
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b50d41a0-de7d-4b7c-a55a-39f9b0662187
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac5a58ce-f7d8-4c57-ba14-6f989ca7e990
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04e1ad23-589f-4c94-8a13-f4bd5b29e85e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36f8cf97-82de-40c1-b309-5f1c1905d542
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14c4bcb2-3473-4167-8eb7-1abf7d998fd5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/493b9f56-47c2-4d1b-bff9-481b42c1033b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d97cb117-98fd-4424-9e86-eb7bfdeb4dd1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a90caa03-ac33-4cb0-b3c5-df886bd42ff2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3940bd07-45fc-4aa4-a1c4-dcfd45a04884
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a862cfd0-a4c6-41f0-9ec1-b602fd30c0da
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1976d33b-9320-4ef1-ac8f-9374014966df
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb4a7e77-3e3d-44f1-9a4f-bb6216be1637
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eab46ccf-db4e-41a9-883f-4a2f1309d456
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d72926a1-f994-4f09-a194-6f1ccb1df0d9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6c049fe-db72-410c-a37d-8255b982d39e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cf65794-c093-49b2-9a6f-fa250988373a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/912841c7-52dd-40e9-861f-094517ade38d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ffb6c9d-f7ff-435c-973a-6b08e27f01da
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40ee27ce-ec99-409f-b504-6a34895d01f4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c654f34e-32ef-4995-84fe-f31881a06ebe
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e643156-a43d-4535-a862-a981838d87a8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/955470fe-ea76-44ad-9df3-df190d21e2c6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74b01bea-573e-40af-af93-e63a567e6c21
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e72937d9-499e-4ef5-ac16-9c9574df9e74
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6094?nav=2
  COTA_LINK
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7037df8b-22ee-4228-83f7-1c9314afc9a6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb0ee5d9-91b6-40cd-92bc-db08d6ff2d87
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f7294ef-e034-4c37-a9f7-7bd0fb245955
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47ea035e-00c3-460e-87ed-4d2e75831f42
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b12946ef-275c-4782-9bf8-9b329355cd84
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40eefcb9-326a-4270-aab3-8884f0f70a7d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e96f3b92-3d3b-456d-b296-bdc59d653ab1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d949c7f8-66bf-4b2d-ab21-d0ba4f043a02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/715c7d86-66b5-406e-8310-bb5cd281b281
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f102a479-edd2-48b8-b172-9950b60d5ff4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de80329b-cd08-4b9c-9010-675699a6c878
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b44bb57-cf91-41f9-9ef2-05c2c67378e3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/705d2416-d3de-4aa6-aedc-84166268a75c
  RM6094 Customer Needs v1.2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/858a6618-d9dd-4802-a6b5-747af4705e6a
  RM6094 Spark DPS Agreement V2.5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e70aef9-e548-49ba-a2d3-8195386f031d
  READ FIRST RM6094 DPS Needs v2.14
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0610381-11fd-49d2-8177-af5f289827b7
  DPS Profile Spark v17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0058a1e-02c0-4340-ba38-84f7dcd11eec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f2aee7c-4210-4baa-a98a-27379c2dc3e0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc1709d0-a16c-4e36-9ae8-41285f359e1c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05dc732f-66de-47ba-941c-1d32b42113d4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab4c16e5-462f-4f73-a64d-6dd6e5152b55
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa87abf6-2247-4910-8c48-ebb3ba1facfd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4844d1d5-ef5a-40bf-8ba6-66d76228f6cd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8493e504-2470-41c1-8c7d-9cd33a937ca5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c10741e-a7d0-4659-a768-6ed7a5dc8ccd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2725a49e-ef8c-473d-bd34-5db1c83d802b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fb72186-4336-449a-813b-49d3f29363a0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee606f7c-ef09-450f-9c74-feb1ae810f78

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/ccs

## Provenance

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