--- title: "Digital Product Development and Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05969c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05969c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05969c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05969c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED" published: "2026-06-23" --- # Digital Product Development and Support Services Buyer: OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05969c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05969c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05969c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Digital Product Development and Support Services" is orchestrated by the OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED, a central government public authority based in Manchester, England. This tender falls within the IT services industry category, specifically targeting areas like consulting, software development, internet, and support services. As of 23 June 2026, the most recent procurement stage is the Award stage. This follows the initiation type of a tender and incorporates a dynamic market method over multiple lots. Key recent updates include the addition of suppliers like Umbel Works LTD and NETFIZZ LIMITED to Lot 1 on 23 June 2026, and other earlier amendments including additions to other lots as necessary to cater to emerging digital service needs. This tender introduces significant business opportunities by enabling companies to join a dynamic procurement market designed to address evolving digital platforms and educational tools. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and IT service providers who specialize in digital product development, agile project management, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering services. Businesses that can offer innovative, scalable, and secure web development solutions will find ample opportunity to contribute to and expand alongside Oak National Academy’s digital initiatives. Companies in these sectors are encouraged to join at various entry points, potentially expanding their service offerings and reinforcing their market presence through collaborative projects within the public sector. ## Notice Oak National Academy is establishing a dynamic market in accordance with section 34 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulation 16 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. The market will provide a compliant and flexible route for the award of contracts related to the engineering and product support, and ongoing development of the authority's national digital education platform and related tools. The dynamic market will allow for rolling supplier entry, publication of contract opportunities, and awards made via most advantageous tender (MAT) principles in accordance with sections 19 and 23 of the Act. This Dynamic Market will be structured into lots. Suppliers may apply for membership of one or more lots at any time during the market's term, subject to the relevant membership conditions. At the date of this notice, the market will be open for applications for the following lot: Lot 1 Web Development Services Scope: This lot covers the provision of specialist web development services to support the design, delivery, enhancement, and ongoing operation of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and associated tools. Suppliers appointed to this lot may be required to work on any part of Oak's core digital estate, including the main platform (www.thenational.academy), content creation tooling, and platform services. The scope includes: Full-stack development of Oak's web platform, with an emphasis on scalable, modular design patterns that enable rapid iteration of features Maintenance and enhancement of existing codebases underpinning existing live services Development of user interfaces that are responsive, inclusive, and accessible in line with current UK accessibility legislation and best practice, ensuring usability for all users, including those relying on assistive technologies Continuous improvement of performance, page load times, and reliability across high-traffic user journeys Secure engineering practices that uphold user privacy, data protection, and application resilience, in line with relevant public sector security guidance Collaborative delivery within agile multidisciplinary teams, including pairing with in-house developers, product managers, researchers, and content leads Deployment and testing within a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, using modern automation tools and cloud infrastructure Contribution to code documentation and handover processes, especially where features are intended for long-term use by Oak's in-house teams or other suppliers Individual contracts awarded under this lot may range from targeted feature builds to broader support and maintenance roles over a defined period. Suppliers may be required to collaborate with other digital delivery partners under Oak's delivery model. Additional lots are expected to be added to this Dynamic Market over its lifetime to cover further requirements in Digital Product Development and Support Services. These will be introduced by modification of the Dynamic Market and publication of a notice under section 39(4) of the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers may apply for membership of any future lots when they are established. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Web Development Services Lot 1 Scope: This lot covers the provision of specialist web development services to support the design, delivery, enhancement, and ongoing operation of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and associated tools. Suppliers appointed to this lot may be required to work on any part of Oak's core digital estate, including the main platform (www.thenational.academy), content creation tooling, and platform services. The scope includes: Full-stack development of Oak's web platform, with an emphasis on scalable, modular design patterns that enable rapid iteration of features Maintenance and enhancement of existing codebases underpinning existing live services Development of user interfaces that are responsive, inclusive, and accessible in line with current UK accessibility legislation and best practice, ensuring usability for all users, including those relying on assistive technologies Continuous improvement of performance, page load times, and reliability across high-traffic user journeys Secure engineering practices that uphold user privacy, data protection, and application resilience, in line with relevant public sector security guidance Collaborative delivery within agile multidisciplinary teams, including pairing with in-house developers, product managers, researchers, and content leads Deployment and testing within a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, using modern automation tools and cloud infrastructure Contribution to code documentation and handover processes, especially where features are intended for long-term use by Oak's in-house teams or other suppliers Individual contracts awarded under this lot may range from targeted feature builds to broader support and maintenance roles over a defined period. Suppliers may be required to collaborate with other digital delivery partners under Oak's delivery model Lot 2 Lot 2: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot. Lot 3 Lot 3: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot. LO4 4 Lot 4: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot. LOT 5 Lot 5: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot. LOT 6 Lot 6: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot. LOT 7 Lot 7: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope but is not yet open for applications. The detailed scope, conditions of participation, and verification methods for this Lot will be published via an update to this notice in due course. Suppliers will be able to express interest and apply for membership under this Lot only once it has been fully defined and opened. Until that time, no applications will be considered under this Lot. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058824-2026 | | Notice type | UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Dynamic market | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 10 | | Supplier names | CGI IT; CHATRESH CONSULTANTS; CURSOR; GEMSTONE IT SERVICES; MINDERA; NEXER DIGITAL; RED BADGER CONSULTING; VE3 GLOBAL; VGML; X SOLUTIONS365 LIMITED T/A CREATE FUTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058824-2026 - 19 May 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045707-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037215-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033776-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033638-2026 - 7 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031522-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 17:31 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021542-2026 - 18 Dec 2025 at 09:59 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084171-2025 - 17 Dec 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083873-2025 - 10 Dec 2025 at 08:10 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081279-2025 - 9 Dec 2025 at 10:04 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080917-2025 - 25 Nov 2025 at 14:42 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076914-2025 - 11 Nov 2025 at 13:01 - Award - UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072776-2025 - 11 Nov 2025 at 12:31 - Award - UK14 - Dynamic Market Establishment Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072764-2025 - 9 Sep 2025 at 11:29 - Tender - UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054980-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058824-2026 23rd June 2026 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045707-2026 19th May 2026 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037215-2026 23rd April 2026 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033776-2026 14th April 2026 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033638-2026 14th April 2026 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031522-2026 7th April 2026 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021542-2026 10th March 2026 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084171-2025 18th December 2025 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083873-2025 17th December 2025 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081279-2025 10th December 2025 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080917-2025 9th December 2025 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076914-2025 25th November 2025 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072776-2025 11th November 2025 - Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072764-2025 11th November 2025 - Dynamic market establishment notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054980-2025 9th September 2025 - Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4898 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4900 - https://forms.gle/72chfsxnM5Xxqdv99 This is the submission form to apply for Lot 2 of the market. You are required to fill this in where your response will be recorded. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7664 LOT 2 OF THE MARKET IS NOW DETERMINED AS: Agile Delivery & Project Management Services Scope This lot covers the provision of specialist Agile delivery and project management services to support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and related initiatives. Suppliers appointed to this lot will coordinate multidisciplinary digital teams to ensure predictable, outcome-focused delivery across Oak's digital estate (including www.thenational.academy, content-creation tooling, and platform services). This lot covers the provision of specialist Agile delivery and project management services to support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and related initiatives. Suppliers appointed to this lot will coordinate multidisciplinary digital teams. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8968 This lot covers the provision of specialist artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) engineering services to support the design, development, optimisation, and ongoing operation of Oak National Academy's data-driven and AI-enabled digital products. Suppliers appointed to this lot will contribute to the creation, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML models and associated infrastructure across Oak's digital estate, including the main platform, content creation tooling, and internal decision-support systems. Suppliers appointed to this lot will contribute to accelerating safe, effective, and scalable use of AI across Oak, by building shared infrastructure, standards, and tooling. They will help build foundations to ensure that every team at Oak has the foundations to use LLMs responsibly and efficiently. - Submit to join via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU7x65dNAr4WrQM8way6ZtWY7nWrfBEqv6L6hlsmWT_vliKg/viewform?usp=header - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13119 To apply to be a supplier for consideration on Lot 4 of the Dynamic Market please complete the CoP form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpzo_LLChr9pmH7Bc4vFAsUDbue5zc-m0_12I6fnFzRfXq-A/viewform?usp=publish-editor - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15192 Suppliers are invited to apply to Lot 5 as per the attached document. Link to application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpzo_LLChr9pmH7Bc4vFAsUDbue5zc-m0_12I6fnFzRfXq-A/viewform?usp=header ## Notice URLs - http://vgml.ltd - http://www.chatresh.co.uk - http://www.nexerdigital.com - http://www.red-badger.com - https://cursor.co.uk - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpzo_LLChr9pmH7Bc4vFAsUDbue5zc-m0_12I6fnFzRfXq-A/viewform?usp=header - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpzo_LLChr9pmH7Bc4vFAsUDbue5zc-m0_12I6fnFzRfXq-A/viewform?usp=publish-editor - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU7x65dNAr4WrQM8way6ZtWY7nWrfBEqv6L6hlsmWT_vliKg/viewform?usp=header - https://www.cgi.com/uk/en-gb - https://www.gemstoneit.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.thenational.academy - https://www.ve3.global ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05969c. 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