Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM1043.9 RM1043.9 · Open Framework # Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Provides the public sector with access to agile development and user-centred design services. This includes buying digital specialists to deliver specific outcomes, or to support urgent needs. Replacement expected Ends 29 Jul 2027. A replacement is usually tendered before then, and that is when new suppliers can get on. - Replacement preliminary market engagement: [Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-0c30-7396-af6b-3ef75bf306c4/digital-outcomes-and-specialists-7) · tender expected 30 Apr 2025 [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM1043.9) - [4 lots](#lots) - Jul 2027 agreement ends Jan 2026 to Jul 2027 · 49% through ## What is RM1043.9? RM1043.9 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 is an open framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Digital and Technology Services category. It has 4 lots. It runs from 30 January 2026 to 29 July 2027. How to join: New suppliers cannot join it now. It ends on 29 July 2027, and a replacement is usually tendered before then: that is the next chance to get on. We have matched 128 published award notices to RM1043.9, from 36 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [Met Office 28 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/met-office) - [UK Shared Business Services Limited 23 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) - [Ministry Of Justice 18 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-justice) - [Health and Social Care Information Centre 6 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/health-and-social-care-information-centre) - [Crown Commercial Service 4 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) - [Department for Science, Innovation & Technology 4 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-science-innovation-technology) ## About this framework RM1043.9 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 combines 2 previous frameworks: - RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes 6 - RM6263 Digital Specialists and Programmes You can use this agreement to procure suppliers to provide digital, data, and technology services in line with government policies, standards and best practices. Suppliers can provide work across the full agile lifecycle, including: - Discovery - Alpha - Beta - Live - Retirement These services help organisations to provide application development and user centred design services to build digital products and services that meet the needs of citizens. Agreement length This agreement will run for 6 years. It will reopen every 18 months. Procurement activity for Digital Outcomes (DOS) View all DOS 5 and earlier opportunities published on Digital Marketplace View DOS spend figures View DOS6 and DOS7 opportunities published on Contract Award Service ### Why buyers use it - Small and medium enterprises (SME) friendly - Access a large pool of agile methodology specialists - Access to DDaT capability - Government Digital Service (GDS) service standard assured - Flexible call-off award procedures ### Key facts Agreement number RM1043.9 Type Open Framework Category Digital and Technology Services Pillar Technology Status Live Started 30 Jan 2026 Ends 29 Jul 2027 Bids opened 12 May 2025 Bids closed 27 Jun 2025 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM1043.9 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM1043.9). ## Lots 4 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 Digital Outcomes Use this lot when you need to procure suppliers to provide specific, outcome-based digital projects in line with agile methodologies and government digital standards. Access Lot 1 Digital Outcomes 2. Lot 2 Digital Capability And Delivery Partners Use this lot when you need to procure suppliers to support the delivery of long-term digital transformation programmes, capability-building initiatives, and strategic resource augmentation. Access Lot 2 Digital Capability And Delivery Capability Partner. 3. Lot 3 Digital Specialists Use this lot when you need to procure digital specialists with expertise in specific digital roles. They support defined projects, services and transformation initiatives by bringing targeted skills into existing teams. Access Lot 3 Digital Specialists. 4. Lot 4 User Research Studios And Participants Use this lot when you need to hire studio space or recruit user research participants to test digital services. Access Lot 4 User Research Studios And Participants. ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM1043.9. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM1043.9 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. Free plan available. [All frameworks](https://tendernation.io/frameworks) [Start free](https://tendernation.io/register) 14-day free trial, no card required