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Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace
Analytical
scientific
mathematical or forecasting software development services
+82 more
UK
Published value
£650,000,000
Submission deadline 15 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service: "Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace". Published status: active. Published value: £650,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | 892d 18h left 15 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £650,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
23.3Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate availablePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 148 active published awards; 145 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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityThe Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSDynamic market | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT | Last source update17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT | Recurring procurementNo |
ClassificationAnalytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services, Business intelligence software development services, Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment, Computer equipment and supplies, Computer screens and consoles, Computer-related equipment, Computer-related services, Computer-user familiarisation and training services, Data services, Data-processing machines (hardware), Data-transmission equipment, Development of firearms and ammunition, Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts, Development of military electronic systems, Development of military vehicles, Development of security equipment, Development of warships, Digital cartography equipment, Digital transmission apparatus, Electric vehicles, Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent), Helpdesk and support services, IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, Information technology services, Installation of computer cabling, Installation of telecommunications equipment, Installation services of communications equipment, Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment, Magnetic or optical readers, Media storage and reader devices, Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, Microcomputer hardware, Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems, Microphones and loudspeakers, Military electronic systems, Military research and technology, Minicomputer hardware, Miscellaneous computer equipment, Navigation equipment, Navigational and meteorological instruments, Network equipment, Networks, Non-piloted aircraft, Parts, accessories and supplies for computers, Peripheral equipment, Photographic equipment, Printers and plotters, Prototyping services, Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment, Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment, Research and Development services on security and defence materials, Simulators, Smart cards, Software package and information systems, Super computer, Systems analysis and programming services, Systems and technical consultancy services, Telecommunication consultancy services, Telecommunications equipment and supplies, Telephone and data transmission services, Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition, Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts, Test and evaluation of military electronic systems, Test and evaluation of security equipment, Test and evaluation of warships, Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, Video recording or reproducing apparatus, Wireless telecommunications system | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-032235 | ||
What is being bought
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and invited bidders to request to participate for the Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of innovative technology products and services. The four (4) distinct elements of the DPS service filters are subject/problem area, delivery method (technology type), geographical location and security level. Appointed Suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition.
This notice is to advise this DPS has been extended until 15/02/2029 based on current spend profiling there is no need to increase the total value.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £650,000,000
17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT - Status changed to active
17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT - Official notice release published
17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 15 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT
17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT - Buyer information updated
17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT - tender value changed
28 Feb 2025, 15:07 GMT - Status changed to published status
28 Feb 2025, 15:07 GMT - Official notice release published
28 Feb 2025, 15:07 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
28 Feb 2025, 15:07 GMT - Buyer information updated
28 Feb 2025, 15:07 GMT - Published value updated to £650,000,000
15 Mar 2022, 22:45 GMT - Status changed to active
15 Mar 2022, 22:45 GMT - Official notice release published
15 Mar 2022, 22:45 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 14 Apr 2023, 17:00 BST
15 Mar 2022, 22:45 GMT - Buyer information updated
15 Mar 2022, 22:45 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactivePublished valueNot publishedThe supplier shall have the ability to provide innovative technology products and services to central government and wider public sector departments. Additional information: This is to advise that a 27 month extension has been utilised and the end date is now 15/02/2029.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
17 Feb 2026, 13:37 GMT - Submission deadline
15 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contracting authority GB-FTS-575Documents (2)
Official links; attachments are not copied
Related procedures (0)
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