This notice announces an administrative change to an existing contract or market (a dynamic market cessation notice). No new tender or admission is opened here; see the linked notices below for the original opportunity.
Official UK procurement notice
Digital Product Development and Support Services
Authority: OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED (Central government)
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionOak 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.
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market · terminated
- Market period
- 1 Oct 2025 – 22 Sept 2027
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- No - no fees are charged to suppliers
- Internal Curriculum Authoring Tool · OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED · 17 Dec 2025
- Learn Squad Engineer - Google Classroom Add-on · OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED · 27 Nov 2025
Notices that name this market as their framework in the official record. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Web 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
- Economic & financial standing
Legal Capacity
Suppliers must:
Be registered as a UK or treaty state supplier, in accordance with Section 21 of the Procurement Act 2023
Share their core supplier information with the contracting authority via the central digital platform, as required by Regulation 6
Not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under Schedule 6 of the Act (e.g. criminal offences, serious tax breaches)
Financial Capacity
Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the financial standing to deliver services under this Lot. This may be established by:
Satisfactory credit check (e.g. Creditsafe), or
Where such data is unavailable, equivalent alternative financial information (such as accountant's letters, bank references, or verified income statements)
Equivalent evidence of legal and financial standing will be accepted to ensure fair access, particularly for SMEs, newly formed entities, and sole traders. All conditions are set proportionately in accordance with Section 22 of the Act.
Verified by: Legal Entity - Supplier Submission Suppliers must confirm their legal entity details to verify they are established and eligible to participate. This includes: Company name, registration number, and jurisdiction of incorporation (e.g. UK, Ireland) Registered address and postcode Confirmation that the supplier is not subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under Schedule 6 of the Procurement Act 2023, including but not limited to criminal convictions or serious tax breaches The following information must be provided: Company Name: Registered Address: Post Code: Company Registration Number: Contact Name: Contact Email: Contact Telephone Number: Financial Standing - Supplier Submission Oak will undertake a Creditsafe check as the default method of verifying financial standing. By proceeding, suppliers agree to this check. Where this is not possible (e.g. sole traders, recently incorporated entities, or those without sufficient Creditsafe data), the supplier will be invited to provide: Two years of financial statements, or Equivalent alternative evidence of financial stability (e.g. accountant's letter, bank reference, or proof of reserves) All financial standing conditions will be assessed proportionately, and equivalent forms of financial evidence will be accepted to ensure accessibility for SMEs and new entrants. - Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must demonstrate technical ability by providing:
Evidence of Relevant Project Experience
At least two relevant projects delivered within the last three years, showing capability across relevant technologies and scale. Each project should include:
Scope of work (e.g., front-end, back-end, DevOps)
Technology stack used
Volume of users (where applicable)
Duration and outcomes
Client name (or anonymised if under NDA)
Details of Dedicated Personnel
Names and roles of proposed personnel for delivery under Lot 1, including:
Summary of relevant experience
Links to CVs or online profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
Their role in the proposed service provision
Suppliers may rely on third-party resources to meet these requirements, subject to confirmation of access.
Equivalent qualifications, experience and standards will be accepted in all cases. Contracting authorities will not require any specific named certification or proprietary standard unless suppliers are also permitted to demonstrate equivalence by other means.
Verified by: Suppliers must demonstrate technical ability through both: Relevant Project Experience: Submission of at least two examples of relevant projects delivered in the last three years. Each example must include: Client name (or anonymised where bound by NDA) Dates and duration Scope of services (e.g. front-end/back-end/DevOps) Technology stack used Volume of users (e.g. Monthly Active Users) Outcomes and impact achieved Dedicated Personnel Experience: Details of the named individual(s) proposed for delivery, including: Summary of relevant experience Role on the project Link to CV or LinkedIn profile Submissions will be assessed on a pass/fail basis to determine whether the supplier demonstrates sufficient capacity, experience, and relevant capability to perform the services within the scope of Lot 1 (Web Development Services). In accordance with section 22 of the Procurement Act 2023, these conditions are proportionate to the nature and complexity of the services to be delivered and are necessary to confirm the supplier's ability to perform the contract.
Lot #2Lot 2: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope…
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 #3Lot 3: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope…
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.
Lot #4LO4 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 #5Lot 5: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope…
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 #6Lot 6: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope…
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 #7Lot 7: This "holding" Lot has been provisionally included in the Dynamic Market scope…
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.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Digital Product Development and Support Services” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Dynamic market
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Administrative change
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use this agreement
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 9 Sept 2025, 12:29 BST
- Last source update
- 20 Oct 2026, 17:13 BST
- Authority reference
DDPSS- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-054980- Latest notice
- Dynamic market cessation notice (UK16)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05969cFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Admission period ends
- 22 Sept 2027, 23:59 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · No - no fees are charged to suppliers
Suppliers should apply to join the dynamic market by downloading and completing the Conditions of Participation form for the appropriate lot (available under Associated Documents), and submitting it via email to [email protected]
with the subject line "DYNAMIC MARKET ENGINEERING".
Once admitted, suppliers will be eligible to compete for individual contracts, which will be published to market members via the platform. Awards will follow the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) principle, as set out in Sections 19 and 23 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Additional information:
The contracting authority reserves the right to modify, suspend, or close the market at any time in accordance with the Act. Entry to the market does not guarantee any contract awards. This notice complies with Regulations 15, 16 and 19 of the Procurement Regulations 2024, and with the transparency obligations under Section 93 of the Act.
Further information about Oak National Academy is available at:
Timeline
9 Sept 2025 → 22 Sept 2027 · 3 dates- Tender notice published9 Sept 2025, 12:29 BST
- Latest notice publishedearlier today20 Oct 2026, 17:13 BST
- Today20 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsin 337 days · period end, not a bid countdown22 Sept 2027, 23:59 BST
Notice history
17 events · 16 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Sept 2025- Dynamic market intention notice published9 Sept 2025, 12:29 BSTUK13
- Dynamic market establishment notice published11 Nov 2025, 12:31 GMTUK14
- Dynamic market modification notice published11 Nov 2025, 13:01 GMTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published25 Nov 2025, 14:42 GMTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published9 Dec 2025, 10:04 GMTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published10 Dec 2025, 08:10 GMTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published17 Dec 2025, 13:50 GMTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published18 Dec 2025, 09:59 GMTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published10 Mar 2026, 17:31 GMTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published7 Apr 2026, 14:35 BSTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published14 Apr 2026, 11:03 BSTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published14 Apr 2026, 13:50 BSTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published23 Apr 2026, 15:36 BSTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published19 May 2026, 12:22 BSTUK15
- Dynamic market modification notice published23 Jun 2026, 10:47 BSTUK15
- Dynamic market cessation notice published20 Oct 2026, 17:13 BSTUK16
- Status changed to complete20 Oct 2026, 17:13 BST
Published amendments (13)
23 Jun 2026 Suppliers added to Lot 1: Company Name: Umbel Works LTD Registered Address: 3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street, London, England Post Code: EC2A 4NE Company Registration Number: 14033951 Name NETFIZZ LIMITED Number 022200V Registry Type 2006 Act Company Company Type Limited by shares Registered Office Address PO Box 95, 2a Lord Street, Douglas, IM99 1HP, Isle of Man Date of Incorporation 25 Nov 2024
19 May 2026 SUPPLIERS ADDED TO LOTS 1 & 3 (BOTH LOTS): Company Name: Builtbykim Ltd Registered Address: 63 Saltmead, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Post Code: SO17 2JU Company Registration Number: 10513712 Company Name: Second Mesh Ltd Registered Address: Pure Offices Kestrel Court, Harbour Road, Portishead, Bristol Post Code: BS20 7AN Company Registration Number: 16608673 Both SME's have been added t…
23 Apr 2026 Lot 5 Now Titled - Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Engineering Services - Suppliers invited to participate to join under this lot https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpzo_LLChr9pmH7Bc4vFAsUDbue5zc-m0_12I6fnFzRfXq-A/viewform?usp=header
14 Apr 2026 Suppliers Added: TEACUP IN A STORM LTD Company Number: 17147264 to lot 3
14 Apr 2026 Supplier Added to Lot 2: QUANTABLY LTD, 12 WHITEMOOR ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7QG company number 13927170
2 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (16)
- 2026-04: 4 releases · 7 Apr 2026, 23 Apr 2026
- 2026-03: 1 release · 10 Mar 2026
- 2025-12: 4 releases · 9 Dec 2025, 18 Dec 2025
- 2025-11: 3 releases · 11 Nov 2025, 25 Nov 2025
- 2025-09: 1 release · 9 Sept 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast7 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market
10 commercial parties on the notice- CGI IT UK LIMITEDAdmitted to the market
- CHATRESH CONSULTANTS LIMITEDAdmitted to the market
- CURSOR LIMITEDAdmitted to the market
- GEMSTONE IT SERVICES LTDAdmitted to the market
- Mindera UK LtdAdmitted to the market
- NEXER DIGITAL LTDAdmitted to the market
- RED BADGER CONSULTING LIMITEDAdmitted to the market
- VE3 GLOBAL LTDAdmitted to the market
- VGML LTDAdmitted to the market
- X Solutions365 Limited t/a Create FutureAdmitted to the market
Official documents & specifications (23)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications
- Bidding documents and specifications 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 appoint…
- Bidding documents and specifications
- Bidding documents and specifications 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
- Bidding documents and specifications 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…
- Bidding documents and specifications 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.
- Bidding documents and specifications 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
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