--- title: "Automation Marketplace DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e34ab3db-7a35-4529-a49f-f7af3be60a33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e34ab3db-7a35-4529-a49f-f7af3be60a33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e34ab3db-7a35-4529-a49f-f7af3be60a33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e34ab3db-7a35-4529-a49f-f7af3be60a33.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2021-11-17" --- # Automation Marketplace DPS Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e34ab3db-7a35-4529-a49f-f7af3be60a33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e34ab3db-7a35-4529-a49f-f7af3be60a33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e34ab3db-7a35-4529-a49f-f7af3be60a33.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is currently managing a dynamic purchasing system titled "Automation Marketplace DPS," which is set up for an initial period of 24 months with an option for two 12-month extensions. This procurement process aims to provide central government and wider public sector departments with access to a broad range of automated applications. The tender is currently in the active stage, and the closing date for applications is 13 February 2022. The project is classified under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. Interested suppliers will need to ensure their submissions comply with the Selective procurement method and the restricted procedure due to the project value of £100 million. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in IT and automated solutions. Companies that excel in areas such as software development, business transformation, or technological problem-solving would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework, as successful bidders will be invited to provide services via calls for competition. Given the expansive nature of this dynamic purchasing system, businesses can expect a continuous flow of opportunities throughout the system's lifecycle. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is setting up a dynamic purchasing system for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the term for two 12 month periods. CCS is inviting bidders to request to participate in the Automation Marketplace DPS. This DPS will provide central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of automated applications. The four (4) distinct elements of the DPS service filters are; Design (Strategy & Business Transformation), Build (Problem Solving with Tech Solutions), Live (Resource and Training) and Software Licences. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the OJEU contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2b72f5-b67e-4c1b-a2ff-56557b4b388a | | 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 | 17 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 15 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | 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 ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 17 Nov 2021 at 16:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2b72f5-b67e-4c1b-a2ff-56557b4b388a - 20 Aug 2020 at 10:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2b72f5-b67e-4c1b-a2ff-56557b4b388a - 14 Aug 2020 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2b72f5-b67e-4c1b-a2ff-56557b4b388a - 13 Aug 2020 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2b72f5-b67e-4c1b-a2ff-56557b4b388a - 17 Feb 2020 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2b72f5-b67e-4c1b-a2ff-56557b4b388a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2b72f5-b67e-4c1b-a2ff-56557b4b388a 17th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7115f845-8376-4c99-bf3b-ef3b01b102f2 RM6173 Automation Marketplace Bid Pack 1 - General PDF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ec08a52-d222-428a-81a0-faa9e357e462 RM6173 Automation Marketplace Bid Pack 2 DPS Sch App Form pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaf69ffa-584e-4f59-8048-27844686505c RM6173 Automation Marketplace Bid Pack 3 - Joint Sch pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f651b8c-fe6a-456c-a292-143e6c3b9eda RM6173 Automation Marketplace Bid Pack 4 - Order Sch pdf - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/marketplace/automationmarketplace#technology COTA_LINK - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a40cc0b-ccbb-4b95-a88e-78d0bfd3896c RM6173_Automation_Marketplace_Bid_Pack_v2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec3f1ba6-0020-4c9c-a21b-9af51414678c ## Notice URLs - https://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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