Akita is pleased to announce it has been accepted onto the Digital Outcomes & Specialists 7 framework, marking an important milestone in its expansion within the UK public sector. The framework is a key route to market for organisations delivering digital transformation, specialist technical services and outcome-based projects for government and public sector bodies.
Akita’s inclusion reflects its proven capability to meet the operational, security and delivery standards required in highly regulated environments, and strengthens its position as a trusted partner for public sector digital programmes.
Digital Outcomes & Specialists 7: What It Means
The DOS7 framework, managed by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), is designed to streamline how public sector buyers procure digital capabilities aligned with government standards, agile delivery practices and citizen-centric service design principles.
It combines outcome-focused project delivery with access to specialist individuals who can work flexibly across programmes and initiatives. Being on this framework means Akita has met rigorous evaluation criteria around governance, capability and quality — and is now positioned to win business in areas that extend well beyond traditional IT contracts.
DOS7 covers three principal lots for suppliers: Digital Outcomes (teams delivering defined digital projects), Digital Capability & Delivery Partners (supporting ongoing transformation and capacity building) and Digital Specialists (individuals providing targeted expertise).
Being accepted onto Digital Outcomes & Specialists 7 (DOS7) marks a pivotal development in Akita’ evolution as a trusted supplier of technology services to UK public sector bodies. This placement on one of the UK government’s most significant digital procurement frameworks gives Akita direct access to opportunities with central and local government departments, health and education bodies, law enforcement agencies and other public sector organisations that seek high-calibre digital, data and technology (DDaT) delivery partners.
Strategic significance of DOS7 inclusion
For Akita, inclusion on DOS7 validates its capability to support infrastructure, cyber security and digital transformation initiatives at scale.
Public sector transformation programmes demand partners who not only deliver services efficiently but also understand complex policy landscapes, compliance requirements and the need for secure, resilient systems. Akita’s suite of managed IT services — spanning infrastructure management, end-to-end cyber security, consultancy and 24/7 support — aligns with the broad scope of digital work bought through DOS7.
DOS7’s structure supports engagement across the full agile lifecycle: from discovery and alpha phases that refine user needs, through beta and live stages that build and launch services, and on to retirement when systems evolve or decommission. This approach dovetails with Akita’s ethos of focusing on outcomes rather than just outputs, ensuring solutions aren’t only delivered but genuinely adopted and delivering value.
Owning a position on this framework significantly increases Akita’s visibility and competitiveness. Public sector procurement traditionally involves lengthy tender processes with high barriers to entry. Framework agreements like DOS7 pre-qualify suppliers against set criteria, reducing friction for buyers and offering trusted choices. For Akita, this means buyers can call off contracts with confidence that contractual and delivery standards have already been vetted.
Alignment with Akita’s public sector proposition
Akita already delivers a range of managed IT services to the public sector – a complex environment where reliability, compliance and service continuity are non-negotiable.
Its offering includes proactive infrastructure management, robust cyber security measures, strategic IT consultancy and ongoing support that aligns to stringent service level agreements and regulatory frameworks. Akita’s ability to operate as a fully outsourced or co-managed partner means it can slot seamlessly into existing delivery models or lead end-to-end programmes.
Acceptance onto DOS7 complements this proposition by unlocking routes to supply services at different scales:
- Outcome-driven projects can leverage Akita’s ability to deliver user-centric design and development work that prioritises efficiency and service quality.
- Capability and delivery roles provide opportunities to augment existing public sector teams with specialists from Akita who can bring specific skills in cyber security, cloud infrastructure or digital transformation.
- Digital specialists allow Akita to place individual experts into defined roles where deep technical knowledge or sector experience is needed rapidly.
This breadth reinforces Akita’s position as a partner capable of supporting both strategic transformation and operational excellence.
Relevance in today’s public sector landscape
The public sector is under pressure to modernise services, improve digital engagement and secure systems against evolving threats.
Framework mechanisms like DOS7 exist to ensure buyers have access to capable suppliers who can help meet these imperatives. Inclusion in DOS7 signals Akita’s readiness to contribute meaningfully to digital transformation efforts across government, healthcare, education and beyond — delivering services that are secure, agile and aligned to user needs.
Akita’s acceptance onto this framework complements its broader ambitions in the public sector: building on existing credentials and extending reach into wider, outcome-driven digital work. It positions us as a company not just as an effective IT provider but also as a strategic partner capable of shaping and delivering digital change.
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