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title: "Prj_5621 - Matrix Programme - Comms, Change and Engagement Support Services"
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# Prj_5621 - Matrix Programme - Comms, Change and Engagement Support Services

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6675c2e-e954-46a5-9e42-57103505f02c

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a procurement process for the "Prj_5621 - Matrix Programme - Comms, Change and Engagement Support Services". This award falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted through a mini competition under the CCS RM6193 - Software Design and Implementation Services Framework and utilised a selective procurement method. The resulting contract, valued at £4,190,232 GBP, has been awarded to Veran Performance, a small and medium-sized enterprise, and it will span from 18th December 2025 to 17th December 2027. This procurement is aimed at delivering expert support for shared services transformation across various government departments, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on change management and communications consultancy, particularly those with expertise in supporting government departments. With a focus on enhancing internal communications and stakeholder engagement, businesses specialising in communications support and content development may find lucrative opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises that are adept at managing cross-departmental change processes, stakeholder communications, and programme-level event organisation are particularly well positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio in government consultancy and foster potential long-term partnerships with a prominent governmental organisation such as DSIT.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6193 - Software Design and Implementation Services Framework Brief Description of Requirement This contract will provide expert support for the Matrix Programme's transformation of shared services across government departments. This includes reviewing and refining existing change management collateral, overseeing the delivery of Change Impact Assessments, Change Plans, People Transition Plans and Communications Plans across departments and Arm's-Length Bodies and assuring departmental readiness through collaborative governance and stakeholder engagement. The supplier will deliver technical expertise for communications across internal, departmental, and senior sponsor audiences, covering campaigns, newsletters, intranet content while ensuring robust metrics for tracking effectiveness and continuous improvement. Additionally, the supplier will plan, coordinate, and deliver programme-level events, support content development and reporting, and track event success through agreed metrics to evidence impact and support transparency requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779ac0d5-a3ab-4659-a893-55cd27751adb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,190,232 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,166,666 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERAN PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779ac0d5-a3ab-4659-a893-55cd27751adb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779ac0d5-a3ab-4659-a893-55cd27751adb
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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