---
title: "Digital and IT Professional Services 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681d4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-18"
---

# Digital and IT Professional Services 2

Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681d4

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## Summary

The Government Commercial Agency is initiating the "Digital and IT Professional Services 2" procurement process. This framework, scheduled for a start on 1st September 2027 and to conclude on 31st August 2035, serves to provide professional services within the IT sector primarily for defence and security requirements, potentially involving the Ministry of Defence, Home Office, and FCDO. Located in Liverpool, the agency is in the planning stage of the tender with a pre-market engagement scheduled to conclude by 31st December 2026. The total framework value is projected at £2.4 billion. Potential participants can expect communication regarding future notices as early as 3rd March 2027.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support, fitting into the professional services category. The framework is particularly suited for businesses capable of operating under a defence and security special regime, providing a high-value (£2.88 billion gross) framework agreement for those with robust credentials in governmental contracts. Companies with expertise in digital and IT resources will find this framework a promising avenue for growth and expansion, particularly given the provision for future engagement with central government authorities.

## Notice

The DIPS 2 framework will provide access to professional services requirements. It will be available for customers with defence and security requirements, including but not limited to MoD and potentially Home Office and FCDO.

### Planning Information

Pre-market engagement will take place prior to the ITT release. All relevant informaiton will be published on GCA website https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6413

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045246-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| 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

- 18 May 2026 at 09:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045246-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033696-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045246-2026
  18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033696-2026
  14th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gca.gov.uk/
- https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6413
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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