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RM6173 · Dynamic Purchasing System

# Automation Marketplace DPS

Intelligent automation services and solutions, including automation technologies, services, consultancy and licences.

Open to join now Suppliers can apply to this dynamic purchasing system at any time while it runs, until 15 Nov 2026.

[Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6173)

- [1 lot](#lots)
- [1 published call-offs open now](#call-offs)
- Nov 2026 agreement ends

    Mar 2020 to Nov 2026 · 99% through

## What is RM6173?

RM6173 Automation Marketplace DPS is a dynamic purchasing system run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Software category. It has 1 lot. It runs from 16 March 2020 to 15 November 2026.

How to join: It is taking bids from new suppliers now.

We have matched 10 published award notices to RM6173, from 10 buyers.

### Buyers that have used it

- [British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/british-tourist-authority-ta-visitbritainvisitengland)
- [Buckinghamshire New University 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/buckinghamshire-new-university)
- [Hm Land Registry 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hm-land-registry)
- [Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-community-health-nhs-foundation-trust)
- [London North Eastern Railway Limited 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-north-eastern-railway-limited)
- [NHS Arden and GEM CSU 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-gem-csu)

## About this framework

A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that offers automation services and licences for use by the public sector, including their associated bodies and agencies. Automation services are needed to streamline processes and systems for public sector customers.

The agreement offers the following services:

- Strategy and business transformation
- Problem solving with tech solutions
- Resources and training
- Software licences

What is out of scope?

Products and services out of scope include but are not limited to:

- Any hardware and infrastructure
- Hosting
- Networks or connectivity services

### Why buyers use it

- Accessible route for suppliers – accessible for all suppliers (including SMEs) and suppliers can apply to join at any time
- Government specific terms and conditions (Ts&Cs) – these have been created based on an agile approach using the public sector contract
- A dynamic filtering system – giving buyers flexibility based on their requirements. Suppliers receive notifications of competitions that are relevant to their service offering and buyers can easily identify potential eligible suppliers
- Supports innovation – suppliers can add new services (within scope) during the lifetime of the DPS, meaning buyers can keep up with fast-moving market developments
- Open to all public sector buyers – including central government departments and the wider public sector
- Access to Cabinet Office (CO) automation task force – receive advice and support from the task force who specialise in the implementation of automation technologies, services and licences

### Key facts

Agreement number

RM6173

Type

Dynamic Purchasing System

Category

Software

Pillar

Technology

Status

Live

Started

16 Mar 2020

Ends

15 Nov 2026

Bids opened

12 Feb 2020

From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6173 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6173).

## Lots

1. Lot 1

    Automation Marketplace DPS

    Understanding the opportunity, setting a strategic direction and target operating models. This filter allows buyers to build an evidence base and the sub-filters are areas to focus on.

## Open call-offs

Live notices that mention RM6173. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these.

- [RM6173 Crown Commercial Service · £100,000,000 · published 29 Apr 2022 Closes 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce4-5a23-70fb-abac-802926cb43b7/rm6173)

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