---
title: "OPSS Digital and Data Delivery Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d555"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d555"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d555.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d555.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-07-28"
---

# OPSS Digital and Data Delivery Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d555

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d555)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d555.json)

## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade is planning a procurement process titled "OPSS Digital and Data Delivery Support" under the Central Government Public Authority category. This process aims to acquire specialist digital, data, and technology support services, including software engineering and product management. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a planned start on 1st April 2027. The services will cover the UK, particularly delivered under the Lot 2 (Digital Specialists) of the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Framework. The total value of this contract is projected at £33,660,000, with the tender following a selective award under the framework method.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity for companies operating in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in digital specialism, such as software development and consultancy services. The suitability criteria favour SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the Department's commitment to engaging a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses with a strong capability in data and technology service delivery are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market presence and expand their portfolio within the public sector over the planned contract period.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), through the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), intends to procure specialist digital, data and technology support services. The requirement will provide access to specialist capability across software engineering, architecture, data, delivery management, product management, user-centred design, testing, DevOps and live service support to support the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of OPSS digital services. The procurement is anticipated to be conducted under Lot 2 (Digital Specialists) of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7) Framework RM1043.9.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071255-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,050,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 13:15 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071255-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071255-2026
  28th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb0d
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## 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-06d555. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d555.json.