Innovation Marketplace (RM6419)

Summary
Requirements / Scope
Key Information

GCA is creating Innovation Marketplace (RM6419), a planned dynamic market to help public-sector organisations buy innovative services and solutions from established providers, startups and SMEs. The current GCA future pipeline estimates procurement opening on 1 February 2027. The agreement page targets a March 2027 launch, but GCA's published March dates differ and are not confirmed. Supplier applications are not yet open.

Crown Partners can help innovative businesses turn their capability into a clear public-sector offer, demonstrate delivery and impact, address compliance gaps and prepare for supplier admission once GCA publishes the final rules.

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What it covers
Final categories, admission criteria and contracting route are in development. Potential suppliers should describe the innovation, maturity, evidence of delivery and measurable public-sector outcomes. No final lot structure should be assumed.
Lots and service categories
Categories / admissions not finalised
Who should consider it
Suppliers able to demonstrate relevant service delivery, capacity and public-sector procurement readiness.
How Crown Partners can help
We help translate your innovation into a clear public-sector proposition, assemble delivery and impact evidence, assess procurement readiness, and prepare your application when the requirements are confirmed.
Important distinction
Do not treat indicative service categories as final lots until procurement documents confirm them.
Procurement Body
Government Commercial Agency
Framework Reference
RM6419
Procurement Route
Planned dynamic market
Procurement Stage
Design and procurement preparation. Supplier market engagement took place August to October 2026; no live tender.
ITT / Application Date
1 February 2027 (GCA future pipeline estimate). ITT has not yet been issued.
Scope / Lot Structure
Final categories not yet confirmed
Estimated Spend
Not published
Supplier Requirements
Refer to the official application criteria and technical specifications
Award / Go-live
GCA's future pipeline gives 1 March 2027 as an estimated go-live date, while its agreement page says late March 2027. The exact launch date is not yet confirmed.
View official procurement informationCheck the latest tender documents before applying.