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Published 9 Sept 2026, 12:06 BST
Official UK Procurement Procedure
Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7
Central Government
services
SME eligible
VCSE eligible
Framework
Above threshold
Open procedure
GPA Covered: {"GPA","CPTPP"}
IT services: consulting
software development
Internet and support
+2 more
Published value
£12,000,000,000
Submission deadline
27 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST
Clarification Cut-Off
30 May 2025, 15:00 BST
Contract duration
1 yr 6 mo (with extension options)
Electronic Sourcing Gateway:
Published portal
Submission deadline passed
The official deadline for this opportunity was 27 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST. External portal workspaces, tender packs, or clarification messaging may now be restricted or archived by the contracting authority.
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What is being bought & procurement scope
Procurement Scope & Specification
Executive Summary: Government Commercial Agency: "Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7". Published status: complete. Published value: £12,000,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk.
Official Requirement Description:
This framework enables public sector organisations to procure suppliers to deliver digital, data, and technology services in line with government policies, standards, and best practices.
The scope for this framework contract supports delivery across all service manual agile life cycle phases (discovery, alpha, beta, live and retirement) to deliver application development and user-centred design services to build great digital products and services that meet citizen needs.
Lots and requirements (4)
Procurement Structure
- Lot 1 · #1Digital OutcomescompleteRenewalPublished value£12,000,000,000Lot 1 enables Buyers to procure suppliers to deliver specific, outcome-based digital projects in line with agile methodologies and government digital standards.Contract period:30 Jan 2026 — 29 Jul 2027 (1 yr 6 mo)Eligibility:SME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / extension:The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
- Lot 2 · #2Digital Capability and Delivery PartnercompleteRenewalPublished value£12,000,000,000Lot 2 enables Buyers to procure suppliers to support the delivery of long-term digital transformation programmes, capability-building initiatives, and strategic resource augmentationContract period:30 Jan 2026 — 29 Jul 2027 (1 yr 6 mo)Eligibility:SME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / extension:The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
- Lot 3 · #3Digital SpecialistscompleteRenewalPublished value£12,000,000,000Lot 3 enables Buyers to procure individual digital specialists with expertise in specific Digital Roles. These specialists support defined projects, services, and transformation initiatives by bringing targeted skills into existing teams.Contract period:30 Jan 2026 — 29 Jul 2027 (1 yr 6 mo)Eligibility:SME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / extension:The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
- Lot 4 · #4User Research Studios and ParticipantscompleteRenewalPublished value£12,000,000,000Lot 4 enables Buyers to hire studio space and/or recruit user research participants to test digital servicesContract period:30 Jan 2026 — 29 Jul 2027 (1 yr 6 mo)Eligibility:SME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / extension:The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Qualification snapshot & criteria
Go / No-Go Decision Box
Evaluation weighting
Social Value: 10
Skills and capabilities, Continuous professional development, Customer satisfaction and knowledge transfer: 60
Price: 30
Social Value: 10
Capability and capacity: 20
Quality and innovation: 20
Collaboration and knowledge transfer: 20
Price: 30
Social Value: 10
Skills and Capabilities, Continuous Professional Development, Customer Satisfaction and Knowledge Transfer: 60
Price: 30
Social Value: 10
Skills and Capabilities, Continuous Professional Development, Customer Satisfaction and Knowledge Transfer: 60
Price: 30
Incumbent & Market Position
Top Retained Vendor (Authority Spend)NQC LIMITEDHolds 93.8% of historical attributable spend
High ConcentrationEntry requirements & qualification
Turnover Benchmark
Insurance Commitments (No Upfront Purchase Needed)
Accreditations & Security Vetting
Contract Duration & Term OptionsExpected duration: 1 yr 6 mo (with extension options)
Published track record for Government Commercial Agency. These figures describe rolling 24 months, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Avg price drop
Not availableEarly / insufficient sample
Competition Density
63Bids / Report (median)
Supplier Concentration
Published spend
£1,706,368Historical spend
Methodology & coverage notes (193 active published awards)
Coverage: 193 active published awards; 35 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 72):
Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQC LIMITED | 1 win | £1,600,000 | No published budget |
| Marex - Spectron Services Limited | 1 win | £36,000 | No published budget |
| CAP HPI Limited | 1 win | £34,971 | No published budget |
| Dovetail Research Pty.Ltd | 1 win | £25,017 | No published budget |
| METDESK LIMITED | 1 win | £10,380 | No published budget |
Sector Market Benchmark & Opportunity Radar
CPV 72 · UK Sector Analysis
Observed CPV-sector evidence
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 9 Sept 2026, 13:38 BST
Observed CPV-sector evidence where it exists, with clearly labelled UK all-sector context for sparse fields; this is market context, not a bid forecast.
Median Winning Discount
0.71%
Typical Bids Received
2reported bids
Decision Velocity
205 days
Notice Stability
7 updates
Historical Incumbency: LOCKHEED MARTIN UK LIMITED has won 127 previous contracts with this contracting authority in this sector.
Procurement history indicates repeat engagement with this buyer in this sector. All public competitions remain open to qualifying tenderers under UK procurement regulations.
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 72)
Supplier | Awards won | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
KONGSBERG NORCONTROL LIMITEDCRN: PPYC-1178-HXWN | 128 contracts | £1,434,784 | --14.8% below budget |
LOCKHEED MARTIN UK LIMITEDCRN: PNLV-4275-TLYW | 127 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
SPACEFLUX LTDCRN: PZRP-1811-DLNX | 127 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
SKYRORA LIMITEDCRN: PZVZ-7296-VJDT | 127 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
SCAN ASSOCIATES LTDCRN: 10155969 | 126 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
TTP PLCCRN: PNGY-6876-NPML | 122 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Bornea Dynamics LimitedCRN: PBQT-1941-CDMP | 117 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE LIMITEDCRN: PXTC-3157-GCRP | 111 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
TELESPAZIO UK LIMITEDCRN: PVQP-7147-CRHL | 93 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
SOFTCAT PLCCRN: 02174990 | 90 contracts | £209,625,115 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Comparable Published Opportunities & Re-tender Precedents
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They serve as research precedents for contract scoping, specifications, and previous awardees.
Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
Technology Services 4Government Commercial Agency · 9 Sept 2026, 11:43 BST | £16,000,000,000 | same CPV family same authority similar value band |
Outsourced ServicesGovernment Commercial Agency · 9 Sept 2026, 12:37 BST | £5,000,000,000 | same CPV family same authority similar value band |
Mobile Voice and Data Services 2Government Commercial Agency · 7 Sept 2026, 12:38 BST | £1,500,000,000 | same CPV family same authority similar value band |
Tactical Communications SystemsGovernment Commercial Agency · 9 Sept 2026, 12:50 BST | £8,027,000,000 | same CPV family same authority similar value band |
Legal Panel for Public SectorGovernment Commercial Agency · 9 Sept 2026, 13:11 BST | £500,000,000 | same CPV family same authority similar value band |
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Empirical OCDS facts and cross-sector percentiles; missing fields remain unrecorded.SME Friendly Qualification Criteria
Procedure terms & legal framework
| Procedure method | Open procedure | Legal basis | UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023 | Procurement category | services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notice status | complete | Procurement threshold | Above threshold (FTS publication) | Regulatory regime | Standard commercial regime |
| Commercial structure | Framework agreement | Competition type | Competitive procedure | GPA WTO covered | {"GPA","CPTPP"} |
| Recurring procurement | No (One-off requirement) | First published | 9 Sept 2026, 12:06 BST | Last source update | 9 Sept 2026, 12:06 BST |
| Award evaluation window | Submission end — 30 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT | Estimated future notice | 30 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST | Classification (CPV) | IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, Market and economic research; polling and statistics, Research services |
| Delivery area | Location not published | ||||
| Official Registry OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-04fb0d | ||||
How to participate & submission route
Submission deadline passed
The official deadline for this opportunity was 27 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST. External portal workspaces, tender packs, or clarification messaging may now be restricted or archived by the contracting authority.
Authorized E-Sourcing Portal
Official Buyer Portal
Online submission allowed
Language: EN
| Expression of interest (EOI) | — | Tender submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST | Clarification deadline | 30 May 2025, 15:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission channel | Official e-sourcing portal | Electronic submission | Allowed | Accepted languages | en |
| Participation fee | Free of charge (Open access) | ||||
Detailed Submission Instructions & Authority Contacts
www.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/
All tender documents are uploaded within the Digital Marketplace www.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/ .
To view these documents you will need to create an account by clicking ‘Become a Supplier’ on the Digital Marketplace home page or sign-in with an existing account. Following this, using the available guidance which can be found on:
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Once your account on Digital Marketplace has been linked with your share code from the Central Digital Platform, you will be able to view the DOS 7 tender documents and start your DOS 7 application.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
15 Apr 2025, 11:27 BST - Pipeline notice
1 Apr 2025, 09:55 BST - Procedure published
9 Sept 2026, 12:06 BST - engagement
11 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST · scheduledPremarket engagement has been taking place from April 24 to date. Previous engagement decks from customer and supplier sessions, including Q&As, are available on the DOS 7 webpage. https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1043.9 Supplier surgeries planned for March 25: 13/03/25: session to go over the updated DOS 7 terms and conditions. 19/03/25: session to share with the market the financial check requirements to be completed as part of bid submission 27/03/25: DOS 7 ‘How To Bid’ session, to share the submission process and procurement process for the new agreement, including digital platform requirements. As part of our Preliminary market engagement we are trying to understand how many bidders there will be. Please could you register your interest in bidding for DOS 7 by completing the DOS 7 PME Survey. https://crowncommercial.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2iczjvYGHiA7abs Please note that all responses provided will not impact your application for the DOS 7 framework as it is not a requirement to complete the survey . Your responses will not be shared wider. - Clarification deadline
30 May 2025, 15:00 BST - Submission deadline
27 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST - Award active
19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,240,000,000 - Standstill period concludes
29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT (PCR 2015 10-day moratorium) - Award active
19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £6,700,000,000 - Standstill period concludes
29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT (PCR 2015 10-day moratorium) - Award active
19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £2,000,000,000 - Standstill period concludes
29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT (PCR 2015 10-day moratorium) - Award active
19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £60,000,000 - Standstill period concludes
29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT (PCR 2015 10-day moratorium) - Contract active
Signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,240,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £6,700,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £2,000,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · £60,000,000
Commercial outcome and contract awards
Awards (4) 11:10 LTD, 1STOP ICT SOLUTIONS LTD, 200OK SOLUTIONS LTD, 20Robots Technologies SRL, 247 COMMERCE LIMITED, 2ABLE LTD, 2T Security Ltd, 2THREE5 SOLUTIONS LTD, 3 CHILLIES LIMITED, 3 SIDED CUBE (UK) LTD, 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED, 365TRIBE LTD, 3XT SOLUTIONS LTD, 4 ROADS LIMITED, 4C PROJECT MANAGEMENT LTD £3,240,000,000 · 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active · lots 1 Standstill concludes: 29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT(PCR 2015 10-day moratorium before contract signing) Assessment summaries issued: 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT 8TH LIGHT LIMITED, A&A DIGITAL TECH LTD, ACCENTURE (UK) LIMITED, ACUITY APPLIED LIMITED, ADROC LIMITED, ADVANIA UK LIMITED, AGILE SOLUTIONS (GB) LTD, AHLC SOLUTIONS LIMITED, AI4PROCESS LTD, AIRE LOGIC LIMITED, AKER SYSTEMS LIMITED, ALIRITY LTD, ALLAN WEBB LTD, AMBER LABS LIMITED, AMEY OWR LIMITED £6,700,000,000 · 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active · lots 2 Standstill concludes: 29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT(PCR 2015 10-day moratorium before contract signing) Assessment summaries issued: 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT 11:10 LTD, 1810 CREATIVE LIMITED, 200OK SOLUTIONS LTD, 20Robots Technologies SRL, 2T Security Ltd, 2THREE5 SOLUTIONS LTD, 3XT SOLUTIONS LTD, 4 ROADS LIMITED, 4C PROJECT MANAGEMENT LTD, 4C STRATEGIES LIMITED, 4MOST (EUROPE) LIMITED, 4THOUGHTDIGITAL LTD, 4WAY CONSULTING LTD, 5 EYES CONSULTING LTD, 6B DIGITAL LTD £2,000,000,000 · 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active · lots 3 Standstill concludes: 29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT(PCR 2015 10-day moratorium before contract signing) Assessment summaries issued: 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT ACUMEN FIELD LIMITED, ADVICE CLOUD LIMITED, AI4PROCESS LTD, AK SOFTWARE LIMITED, AKONI TECHNOLOGIES LTD, ANSWERS AND SOLUTIONS LTD, APPRILIS LTD, ARTIFEX CREATIVE WEBNET LTD, ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED, AURENTIQ LTD, BIP CONSULTING UK LIMITED, BORDER CROSSING MEDIA HOLDINGS LIMITED, BRICKENDON CONSULTING LIMITED, BRUNSWICK COMPUTING CONSULTING LIMITED, CACI LIMITED £60,000,000 · 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active · lots 4 Standstill concludes: 29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT(PCR 2015 10-day moratorium before contract signing) Assessment summaries issued: 19 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT |
Contracts (4) Contract £3,240,000,000 · signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Contract period: 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT — 29 Jul 2027, 23:59 BST The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. Lot 2. Digital Capability and Delivery Partner £6,700,000,000 · signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Contract period: 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT — 29 Jul 2027, 23:59 BST The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserves the right to extend lots by varying durations. Lot 3. Digital Specialists £2,000,000,000 · signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Contract period: 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT — 29 Jul 2027, 23:59 BST The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserves the right to extend lots by varying durations. Lot 4. User Research Studios and Participants £60,000,000 · signed 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Contract period: 30 Jan 2026, 00:00 GMT — 29 Jul 2027, 23:59 BST The initial duration of the Framework is 18 months, with an option to extend for 18 months. CCS reserves the right to extend lots by varying durations. |
Bid statistics bids: 1748 (lot 1) finalStageBids: 2 (lot 1) smeFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1) bids: 289 (lot 2) finalStageBids: 2 (lot 2) smeFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 2) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 2) bids: 1357 (lot 3) finalStageBids: 2 (lot 3) smeFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 3) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 3) bids: 112 (lot 4) finalStageBids: 2 (lot 4) smeFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 4) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 4) |
Bidding dynamics & price outcome Total bids received: 1748 (0 from SMEs) |
Notice history
From official release and amendment events
- Status changed to published status
9 Sept 2026, 12:06 BST - Official notice release published
9 Sept 2026, 12:06 BST - procurement method changed
9 Sept 2026, 12:06 BST - Official notice release published
21 Jul 2026, 19:08 BST - Official notice release published
27 Feb 2026, 12:48 GMT - tender value changed
20 Jan 2026, 10:59 GMT - Status changed to complete
20 Jan 2026, 10:59 GMT - Official notice release published
20 Jan 2026, 10:59 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
20 Jan 2026, 10:59 GMT - Official notice release published
19 Jun 2025, 16:03 BST - Submission deadline changed to 27 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST
19 Jun 2025, 16:03 BST - Official notice release published
12 May 2025, 16:08 BST - Status changed to active
12 May 2025, 15:41 BST - Official notice release published
12 May 2025, 15:41 BST - procurement method changed
12 May 2025, 15:41 BST - Submission deadline changed to 20 Jun 2025, 15:00 BST
12 May 2025, 15:41 BST - Official notice release published
15 Apr 2025, 11:27 BST - Official notice release published
1 Apr 2025, 09:55 BST
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
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Government Commercial Agency
Contracting authority
Central Government
Award and contract changes
Official Documents & Specifications (31)
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