Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
Contact
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 345102222
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Outcomes 6
Reference number
RM1043.8
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Crown Commercial Service as the contracting authority has put in place a pan government collaborative framework agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3) (and any future successors to these organisations). These bodies had a need for a compliant procurement vehicle to access digital outcomes and user research services.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
28 June 2022
End date
27 March 2026
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2023/S 000-026014
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
RM1043.8
Lot No
All Lots
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
28 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list
9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3454102222
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £813,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The value provided in Section V.2.4 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any
business through this Commercial Agreement.
A full list of successful suppliers is available on Contracts Finder. As part of this contract
award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19ea023-118d-4ed7-aac8-1425b9188966
1) List of Successful Suppliers
2) Approved Customer list
3) Transparency Agenda
On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which
replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of
security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it
may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling
personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce
the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme
defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection
from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement,
bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber
Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3454102222
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Crown Commercial Service as the contracting authority has put in place a pan government collaborative framework agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3) (and any future successors to these organisations). These bodies had a need for a compliant procurement vehicle to access digital outcomes and user research services.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
28 June 2022
End date
27 March 2026
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£813,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list
9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
CCS proposes to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of nine (9)
months from its scheduled expiry date. The extended Framework Agreement will expire on 27/03/2026.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Due to the recent decision made by Government to delay the implementation of the Procurement Act 23, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) believes that the first condition set out in Regulation 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 has been fulfilled in respect of the Framework Agreement. In order to enable CCS to ensure its portfolio is ready for the new implementation date of 24/02/2025, and to safeguard the significant work already completed in the development of the replacement agreement under the new regulations, CCS proposes to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of nine (9) months from its scheduled expiry date. The extended Framework Agreement will expire on 27/03/2026.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £813,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £813,000,000