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Published 7 Jan 2026

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Prj_5621 - Matrix Programme - Comms, Change and Engagement Support Services

Authority: DSIT

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: Systems and technical consultancy services (72220000)
Published contract value£4,166,666Exc. VAT
Contract ends 17 Dec 2027
Contract starts 18 Dec 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****

This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6193 - Software Design and Implementation Services Framework

Brief Description of Requirement

This contract will provide expert support for the Matrix Programme's transformation of shared services across government departments. This includes reviewing and refining existing change management collateral, overseeing the delivery of Change Impact Assessments, Change Plans, People Transition Plans and Communications Plans across departments and Arm's-Length Bodies and assuring departmental readiness through collaborative governance and stakeholder engagement. The supplier will deliver technical expertise for communications across internal, departmental, and senior sponsor audiences, covering campaigns, newsletters, intranet content while ensuring robust metrics for tracking effectiveness and continuous improvement. Additionally, the supplier will plan, coordinate, and deliver programme-level events, support content development and reporting, and track event success through agreed metrics to evidence impact and support transparency requirements.

Published procurement details

Framework cited in notice
Software Design and Implementation Services · RM6193
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
tender_497550/1542421
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Published tender value
£4,190,232.00
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
British Oversea Territories; Channel Islands; Europe; Isle of Man; Rest of the World; United Kingdom

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    18 Dec 2025
  2. Contract starts
    18 Dec 2025
  3. Notice published
    7 Jan 2026
  4. Contract ends
    17 Dec 2027

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • DSITContracting authority Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FF, EnglandContact email

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Veran PerformanceSupplier UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
    Identifier
    08000897 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notice language
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Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-f6675c2e-e954-46a5-9e42-57103505f02c-2026-01-07T12:29:41Z
Published
7 Jan 2026
Latest update
7 Jan 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-f6675c2e-e954-46a5-9e42-57103505f02c
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-f6675c2e-e954-46a5-9e42-57103505f02c-1