{"id":7743,"date":"2026-04-13T14:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercatordigital.com\/?p=7743"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:41:45","slug":"working-with-mercator-digital-just-got-even-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercatordigital.com\/en\/working-with-mercator-digital-just-got-even-easier\/","title":{"rendered":"Working With Mercator Digital Just Got Even Easier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Navigating procurement can feel like a barrier to getting the right digital partner in place quickly.\u00a0That’s\u00a0why\u00a0we’re\u00a0proud to be listed on two of the UK government’s most widely used technology frameworks \u2014 TS4 and DOS 7 \u2014 giving public sector organisations a fast, compliant, and low-friction route to working with us.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Procurement Shouldn’t Slow Down Your Digital Transformation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For public sector organisations, engaging a new supplier \u2014 however capable \u2014 often means navigating lengthy tender processes, compliance checks, and governance hurdles. Frameworks exist to solve exactly this problem. By working with suppliers who are already vetted and approved, your team can move from need to contract far more quickly, with significantly less administrative overhead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercator Digital is now listed on both TS4 (Technology Services 4) and DOS 7 (Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7) \u2014 two of the Government Commercial Agency\u2019s flagship frameworks (Note on April 1st<\/sup> 2026, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) merged with Cabinet Office commercial teams to form the new Government Commercial Agency (GCA)).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that any Public Sector body can engage us directly through routes your organisation already trusts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology Services 4 (TS4) \u2014 RM6190\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TS4 is the UK government’s flagship framework for accessing pre-vetted technology and digital services. It’s designed to reduce administrative effort and accelerate the journey from identifying a need to getting work underway. Mercator Digital is listed on two lots: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lot 1 \u2014 Technology and Digital Consultancy Services<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your organisation needs strategic guidance \u2014 whether that’s shaping a technology roadmap, designing services around user needs, or navigating a complex digital transition \u2014 this lot gives you a direct, compliant route to Mercator’s consultancy expertise.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lot 5 \/ 5a \u2014 Application and Data Management<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For hands-on delivery \u2014 application development, data management, database services, or ongoing application support \u2014 this lot covers the practical work of building and sustaining digital products.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TS4 runs for 30 months from December 2025, with\u00a0an option\u00a0to extend for a further 6 months \u2014 giving you a stable, long-term route to Mercator’s services<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS 7) \u2014 RM1043.9\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DOS 7 is the UK government’s dynamic framework for sourcing agile digital, data, and technology services \u2014 built around GDS standards and designed for organisations that need to move at pace. We’re listed on three lots: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lot 1 \u2014 Digital Outcomes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need a specific outcome to be delivered? Lot 1 is designed for projects where you can define the end result but want a partner to take responsibility for getting you there, using agile methods and in line with government digital standards.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lot 2 \u2014 Digital Capability and Delivery Partners<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For longer-term digital transformation programmes, Lot 2 gives you access to a strategic partner who can build internal capability alongside delivery \u2014growing capability alongside transformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lot 3 \u2014 Digital Specialists<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes you need specific expertise plugged into an existing team such as a skilled developer, a business analyst, a service designer or a user researcher. Lot 3 gives you direct access to Mercator’s specialists to support your projects and programmes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOS 7 launched in January 2026 and runs for 18 months, with an option to extend for a further 18 months.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for You\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Being on both TS4 and DOS 7 means public sector customers can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n