--- title: "DOS 6" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2022-02-24" --- # DOS 6 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f35e979-5c85-4721-95b0-7a8ed60bbe14.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is facilitating a public procurement process titled "DOS 6", aimed at establishing a pan-government collaborative framework agreement. This contract, worth £813 million, is designated for UK public sector bodies to access digital outcomes and user research services. The procurement is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 24 February 2022 at 15:00. The contract is expected to begin on 10 August 2022 and will run until 9 August 2024, primarily focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and digital services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their visibility and build relationships with various public sector bodies, thereby expanding their market reach. Companies specialising in user research, digital development, and IT consultancy would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the contracting authority intends to put 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). These bodies have a need for a compliant procurement vehicle to access digital outcomes and user research services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Aug 2022 - 9 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £813,000,000 | | 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 - 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 - 24 Feb 2022 at 18:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e - 15 Feb 2022 at 12:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e - 15 Feb 2022 at 12:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e - 4 Feb 2022 at 09:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e - 3 Feb 2022 at 17:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e - 14 Jan 2022 at 13:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e - 14 Jan 2022 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e - 14 Jan 2022 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c8b0bc-ed2d-4698-8dc8-87512455eb8e 24th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba805c62-d9c5-4d17-b2ac-1deeb0e396dc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88a09ffe-e903-426d-bac8-93bcbb010834 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27b9e666-1283-4872-b774-923aef58fad0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1719a07-a077-46ef-8f94-e36809c04b37 Key Changes from DOS 5 to DOS 6 T&C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d3dc32f-383c-4242-b4f1-a3badb9a2bdc RM1043.8 _Framework Award Form v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf300bc7-ea6b-4c06-bbbd-6d557b575e43 RM1043-8 DOS6 Management Information Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbe303cc-5e56-43ab-b488-bae7a05b51e7 Framework Core Terms and framework Schedules 1 - 8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0619440-c36c-462a-bdde-0b3877832126 Call off Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/706946b1-6671-4c84-82a2-b33706226929 Joint Schedules - https://www.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/ Platform for Digital Marketplace - tender submissions - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001105-2022 Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e2d193e-8bd1-481d-ad52-995127b17e49 Invitation to tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b859de1-faf6-4fe7-ab69-8c29b63895e9 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/739df851-737e-404f-ab04-4adc9a12cda5 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6b578fb-31c0-43e0-aad7-56b60c1def96 Call Off Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b52f8d0-e156-4aed-8daf-1f0fa0292eda Framework Core Terms and Framework Schedules 1-8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/448e4db1-dc52-4328-84d1-3e0a7f8e0239 Call Off Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dc843b1-eb13-4043-a657-a6069f255b9e Call Off Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fedccb72-b423-4f1e-b4ca-87e26ff75c32 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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