Crown Commercial Service has decided to extend Digital Specialists and Programmes for 12 months from its original end date of 8 March 2024 to 7 March 2025.

Published 26 October 2023

Last updated 26 October 2023


The Digital Specialists and Programmes (DSP) framework agreement will be extended.  The DSP framework will now expire on 07 March 2025. 

Why is the DSP agreement being extended?

The extension will maintain service provision so customers can continue buying the services they need.  The extension will also facilitate development of a replacement framework that delivers the optimal customer and supplier experience.

When will the replacement agreement for DSP go live?

In due course, we will provide further updates on the replacement framework, including anticipated go-live dates.

Advice for customers 

What should current/prospective customers of DSP do now?

DSP will be available until 7 March 2025 therefore, no further action is required. 

When and how will CCS communicate further on this?

Further updates will be posted on the relevant agreement web pages and through CCS’ usual channels, including customer newsletters. 

Advice for suppliers

What should current suppliers of DSP do now?

CCS will issue a contract variation through Gov.Notify to all DSP suppliers. The variation notice is issued for information only therefore, no further action is required.   Unless we hear otherwise, we assume that suppliers are content with the variation.

When and how will CCS communicate further on this?

Further updates will be posted on the relevant agreement web pages.