Contract Award Notice – Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Services Framework

Natural Resources WalescontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-0561e7Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending

Estimated value

—

Awarded value

£60.0m

Awarded 02 Jul 2026

Suppliers

1 SME

Lots

1 awarded

Published

09 Jul 2026

Description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has completed the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 for the establishment of a multi-supplier Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Services Open Framework. The Framework has been established to support the delivery of digital, data and technology services aligned to NRW's organisational and digital transformation objectives. It provides flexible access to specialist capability across the lifecycle of digital services and technology-enabled transformation initiatives. Services under the Framework include, but are not limited to Digital Service Design, Data Analytics and AI Services, Platforms, Integration and Development, Cloud, DevOps and Infrastructure Services, Technical Consultancy, Support and Capability Uplift and Agile Delivery and Coaching. The Framework has been established as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The initial framework term is three years, with Natural Resources Wales intending to reopen the Framework once during the maximum eight-year term in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Framework Agreement. The Framework is for the exclusive use of Natural Resources Wales. Call-Off Contracts may be awarded in accordance with the Framework Agreement through either a Competitive Selection Process or Award Without Competition where permitted by the Framework Agreement. Following completion of the procurement process, Framework Agreements have been awarded to the successful suppliers identified within this Contract Award Notice.

Scope

Reference: 57387
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2029
CPV classifications: 72000000
79400000
80533100
Contract locations: Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

Name	Description	Type	Weighting
Quality	—	quality	40.00%
Cost	—	cost	50.00%
Social Value	—	quality	10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Suppliers must confirm their legal entity status and eligibility to contract in the United Kingdom. Suppliers must also meet the Carbon Reduction Plan requirements specified in Part 4 of the WPSQ. Suppliers who do not meet this requirement will be excluded. Financial standing will be assessed using the WPSQ in accordance with the principles of proportionality under the Procurement Act 2023. This assessment will include review of audited accounts (or equivalent evidence), financial ratios, turnover thresholds, and an independent credit check to confirm that suppliers have sufficient financial capacity and stability to deliver the framework requirements. Suppliers who do not meet the mandatory financial criteria or thresholds will be excluded unless they provide a suitable guarantor who meets the relevant requirements.

Suppliers must demonstrate relevant technical and professional capability to deliver digital, data and technology services. Assessment will be undertaken through the WPSQ, including four scored technical questions covering: - Relevant Experience - Technical and Professional Ability - Capacity and Resources - Sustainability and Innovation Each question includes a minimum threshold. Only suppliers meeting all thresholds will be considered. The 7 highest-scoring suppliers will be shortlisted and invited to tender.

Suppliers will be assessed using the Wales Procurement Specific Questionnaire (WPSQ). Stage 1 includes mandatory pass / fail checks (legal, financial, exclusion, and carbon reduction commitments) and four scored technical questions covering relevant experience, technical and professional ability, capacity and resources, and sustainability and innovation. Suppliers will be ranked on their total weighted score, and up to seven highest scoring suppliers will be invited to tender.