RM6173

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking suppliers for its RM6173 Automation Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS facilitates the procurement of automation solutions and services from pre-qualified suppliers.

Suppliers interested in joining the DPS must complete a two-stage questionnaire process. The first stage involves responding to the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ), providing comprehensive information about their organization's capabilities and experience. Following successful completion of the SQ, suppliers progress to the DPS Specific Questions (DPSQ) section. This stage focuses on service filters that buyers will utilize during competitions within the DPS.

It is crucial for suppliers to note that once they advance to the DPSQ stage, they cannot modify their responses in the SQ. The Crown Commercial Service may request clarifications regarding supplier submissions through an internal mailbox system. Upon satisfactory review of the responses, the submission progresses to the 'Agreeing' status. Final appointment to the DPS requires suppliers to electronically sign the DPS Appointment Form on the Supplier Registration Service (SRS) platform.

Automation services including the design, build, and running of automation software, maintenance and support, consulting, and provision of software licences.
Location of contract: North East,North West,Yorkshire and The Humber,East Midlands,West Midlands,East of England,London,South East,South West,Scotland,Wales,Northern Ireland
Value of contract: £100,000,000
Contract start date: 16 November 2026
Contract end date: 17 November 2026
Contract is suitable for SMEs?: Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?: Yes
Links

• https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Additional Text

Please be advised that this DPS has a further extension of 24 months.
This follows the initial period of 18 months, an initial extension period of 12 months, a second extension of 8 months and the third extension of 12 months.

Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.

The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right:
(i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers.
(iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used.

We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition.

It is the Supplier's responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly.

On 2.4.2014 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 should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk 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 must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.