Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceEstimated Value
Up to £650,000,000
Deadline
15 February 2029
856 days remaining
Published
17 February 2026
Type
goods
Overview
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. This notice is to advise this DPS has been extended until 15/02/2029 based on current spend profiling there is no need to increase the total value. Additional information: This is to advise that a 27 month extension has been utilised and the end date is now 15/02/2029.
Key dates
- Duration
- 48 months
Eligibility & compliance
The supplier shall have the ability to provide innovative technology products and services to central government and wider public sector departments.
Submission
Appointed Suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition.
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The Crown Commercial Service runs the Spark Technology Innovation Marketplace, a 48‑month dynamic purchasing system that lets central government and public sector bodies buy innovative technology products and services, now extended to 15 Feb 2029.
£4.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime before it ends and you pay nothing.
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The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceKey Dates
Published
17 February 2026
Submission deadline
15 February 2029
Notice type
tender
Source
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