Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace
- Buyer
- The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
- Value
- £650,000,000
- Closes
- 15 February 2029
- Where
- Liverpool
- Type
- Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)
In plain English
The UK government is running a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) called Spark that allows public sector organisations to buy a very wide range of innovative technology products and services. This notice confirms the DPS has been extended to February 2029 with no increase to the overall £650 million budget.
What the buyer wants
• Suppliers are invited to join the DPS and pre-qualify to provide technology services and products across multiple categories (hardware, software, IT services, professional services, and more) • Once appointed, suppliers will respond to individual tender calls from government departments and other public sector buyers • Suppliers must be able to deliver across multiple subject areas, delivery methods, geographical locations, and security classifications as required by individual calls
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This is a massive, multi-sector framework covering everything from cleaning supplies to software development: most small trades (electricians, plumbers, cleaners, builders) will not fit the technology and innovation focus. You must have already supplied similar products or services to large organisations, hold relevant security certifications, and be able to operate within strict government procurement and data protection rules. A one-person electrician or local cleaner will struggle.
How to bid
This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.
How dynamic purchasing systems work
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