--- title: "DOS 6" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a11afb6c-3bad-4773-9176-0ffaffda272d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a11afb6c-3bad-4773-9176-0ffaffda272d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a11afb6c-3bad-4773-9176-0ffaffda272d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a11afb6c-3bad-4773-9176-0ffaffda272d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-02-06" --- # DOS 6 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a11afb6c-3bad-4773-9176-0ffaffda272d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a11afb6c-3bad-4773-9176-0ffaffda272d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a11afb6c-3bad-4773-9176-0ffaffda272d.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service, a reputable UK government entity, has concluded the procurement process for the ‘DOS 6’ framework, which facilitates a pan-government collaborative framework agreement designed for digital outcomes and user research services. This involves substantial engagement with public sector bodies throughout the United Kingdom. Classified under the IT services industry category, this contract boasts a significant total value of £813,000,000 GBP. The procurement process employed the open procedure method, adhering to above-threshold standards, with the contract set to run from June 28, 2022, through June 27, 2026, allowing a transition to a replacement framework for uninterrupted service continuity. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet support to expand their portfolios and gain a foothold in the public sector market. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing due to the framework's suitability criteria. This arrangement serves as a compelling platform for delivering innovative digital solutions to public sector organisations, thereby fostering substantial growth opportunities for businesses aiming to deepen their engagement with governmental projects. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the contracting authority has 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 had a need for a compliant procurement vehicle to access digital outcomes and user research services. Additional information: 3 months extension from 27/3/2026 to allow for customers to complete (award) procurements already underway before framework expiry. New expiry date - 27/06/2026. Additionally this is also to facilitate a seamless crossover period to support the movement to a replacement framework that delivers the optimal customer and supplier experience. There is no uplift to the spend threshold or pricing as part of this extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2022 - 27 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £813,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £813,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 11:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 - 16 Dec 2024 at 14:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 - 23 Feb 2024 at 14:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 - 23 Nov 2023 at 08:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 - 5 Sep 2023 at 12:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 - 4 Aug 2023 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966 6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d6e1ade-b2e5-44ec-8f56-8738a51cd714 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00c5851c-036b-4bfd-b3fb-fb84632dea6b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59220700-ef06-4f57-9f95-faa6e9cc6a80 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011661-2023 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fee2c45f-8981-4e94-ab4d-1d99fd700e48 ## 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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