--- title: "Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Automation Marketplace DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e07.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2024-07-17" --- # Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Automation Marketplace DPS Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e07.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has extended the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Automation Marketplace. This procurement opportunity is for IT services in consulting, software development, Internet support, and falls in the main procurement category of services. The DPS remains open for any supplier to request participation. The tender, identified as RM6173, aims to support digital transformation through the procurement of automation services and licenses. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 15th November 2026. This tender for the Automation Marketplace DPS provides opportunities for businesses in IT consulting, software development, and related services sectors. Companies well-suited to compete are those offering expertise in automation software, maintenance, consulting, and software licenses. The procurement method is selective, with a focus on suppliers who can comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials. Interested businesses should consider the potential for growth by meeting the needs of central government and wider public sector departments in their digital transformation journey. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has set up a dynamic purchasing system for the supply of automation applications and services. 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 automation services and licences to support digital transformation, including strategy and business transformation, problem solving with tech solutions, 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 in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Automation services including the design, build, and running of automation software, maintenance and support, consulting, and provision of software licences. Additional information: The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. This notice is to advise of a further extension of 24 months. This follows the initial period of 18 months, an initial extension period of 12 months, a second extension of 8 months and the third extension of 12 months. Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6173 Automation Marketplace DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021972-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH 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 - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software - 72212000 - Programming services of application software - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services - 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services - 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services - 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems - 72212920 - Office automation software development services - 72212982 - Configuration management software development services - 72212983 - Development software development services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 72243000 - Programming services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72310000 - Data-processing services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72513000 - Office automation services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021972-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://crowncommercialservice.eSourcingsolution.co.uk - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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