Published date: 18 September 2019

Last edited date: 26 February 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 11 November 2026, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Computer equipment and supplies - 30200000

Location of contract

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World

Value of contract

£0 to £650,000,000

Procurement reference

RM6094

Published date

18 September 2019

Closing date

11 November 2026

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

12 November 2026

Contract end date

13 November 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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 15/11/2026 based on current spend profiling there is no need to increase the total value.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

Please be aware the dates input in the 'Contract Start Date' and 'Contract End Date' have been revised to enable the opportunity to remain open on Contracts Finder. The 'Closing Date' input is correct
and is a true reflection of the contract end date for RM6094 SPARK
DPS.

This notice is to advise of a further extension period being utilised:
1. Initial term : 14/03/2019 - 13/03/2022 (36 Month)
2. First extension: 14/03/2022 - 13/03/2023 (12 Month)
3. Second extension: 14/03/2023 - 13/03/2025 (24 Month)
4. Third extension: 14/03/2025 - 13/11/2026 (20 Month)

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

Address

9th Floor The Capital
Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England

Telephone

+44 3454102222

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website

http://www.gov.uk/ccs