--- title: "Tail Spend Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-10-13" --- # Tail Spend Solution Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af22ce52-00eb-4ad5-a975-68df19649a14.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has undertaken the procurement process for the "Tail Spend Solution," focusing on managing low-spend deliverables across the public sector. This initiative, classified under electronic marketplace retailing services, encompasses a broad spectrum of products available through a pre-qualified supplier base in the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure above the threshold, and the process is presently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £1 billion, is set to commence on 6th October 2021 and conclude on 25th July 2026, with a recent extension approved to ensure continued service amid delays in starting the replacement agreement (RM6369). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to integrate into the CCS supplier base. By participating, companies can expand their market reach within the public sector and tap into a dynamic marketplace offering diverse product categories such as stationery, computer peripherals, clothing, and more. This procurement process is well-suited for enterprises aiming to broaden their client base within the UK, provided they meet CCS's pre-qualification criteria and can handle a wide range of deliverables. Businesses that successfully engage with this framework can expect to enhance their growth prospects by supplying essential goods throughout its duration. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) procured Tail Spend Solutions to facilitate and manage ad hoc, low volume, low-spend deliverables across the public sector. The Tail Spend Solutions provide end users access to a broad, pre-qualified and dynamic supplier base, capable of offering a wide range of deliverables available for purchase and delivery through a digital marketplace. Deliverables include but are not limited to: Stationery and office supplies, computer peripherals and accessories, clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories, educational equipment, musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories, furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products and any other miscellaneous deliverables. Additional information: This Framework has been extended; Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee (Art. 43(1)(c) of Directive 2014/23/EU, Art. 72(1)(c) of Directive 2014/24/EU, Art. 89(1)(c) of Directive 2014/25/EU). The replacement agreement for RM6202, RM6369 The Marketplace, has faced significant delays due to unforeseen circumstances. An internal decision was made to delay the Invitation to Tender (ITT) date from April 2025 and the Framework Award date of October 2025. The Framework Award of RM6369 is now delayed until July 2026. With this in mind, a six-month extension to the current RM6202 agreement has been approved to allow sufficient time for a compliant tender and minimise service disruption for CCS customers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08178f68-b4fb-41f7-a957-da45a5846736 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 25 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,000,000,000 | | 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 - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 10:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08178f68-b4fb-41f7-a957-da45a5846736 - 19 Oct 2021 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08178f68-b4fb-41f7-a957-da45a5846736 - 11 Oct 2021 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796a826f-a18a-4721-be96-88efc10e865e - 4 Jun 2021 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796a826f-a18a-4721-be96-88efc10e865e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08178f68-b4fb-41f7-a957-da45a5846736 13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796a826f-a18a-4721-be96-88efc10e865e 11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f84aa6ec-11d8-49a0-ae16-d2cd33ef4043 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ccf6401-eeb2-4779-ac25-a82fe7784333 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81848210-8638-4749-937d-ffe006a40c07 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/840cc058-df9d-480d-bfe7-a415aba014bc - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012515-2021 Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08f857b5-89cf-4a6a-8fe8-3af0f7e33494 RM6202 Tail Spend Solution (REDACTED) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9591e2e-07e4-40cb-a413-1822e048081f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81aa1323-0002-40f1-b0a9-6fca5bc6ec3e Awarded Suppliers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed7c7420-eef1-4ded-b89c-0de838e771bf - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026022-2021 Award Notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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