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Technology Delivery Partner 2026

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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24 Aug 2026 at 18:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency procured a technology delivery partner to support a new programme of strategic technology procurements. The service covers a dedicated programme team and independent “critical friend” oversight to drive, sequence and deliver procurements across the technology pipeline, including wide area networks, local area networks and other medium-sized technology requirements. The appointed team is expected to provide programme planning, dependency mapping, stakeholder governance, requirements gathering and coordination of market engagement. This is an IT consulting and programme delivery service, rather than the direct supply or installation of network equipment. The work is for the Government Property Agency and is delivered in the United Kingdom. The main category is IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 14 May 2026 to Swift Strategies Limited. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 14 May 2026 at 23:59. The awarded value is £900,000 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 15 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active. The procurement covers one overall technology delivery partner requirement; the published outcome names Swift Strategies Limited as the awarded supplier. The contract period and value apply to this award and have not been combined with any other award.

This award shows that the Government Property Agency buys structured programme delivery and senior independent challenge to manage a pipeline of technology procurements. A credible future supplier would need to assemble a dedicated multidisciplinary programme team able to plan and sequence several procurements, map dependencies and maintain governance across stakeholders. Relevant capability includes gathering and translating technology requirements, coordinating market engagement and providing objective assurance as a “critical friend”. Experience of strategic sourcing for WAN, LAN and other medium-sized technology procurements would be directly relevant, alongside the ability to manage interdependent workstreams and communicate with public-sector stakeholders. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating that a smaller specialist consultancy with the necessary programme, procurement and technology expertise could be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Delivery Partner 2026

Notice Description

Provision of a dedicated Programme Team and expert "critical friend" oversight to drive, sequence, and deliver a new round of strategic procurements across the Buyer's technology pipeline (including WAN, LAN, and associated medium-sized technology procurements). The service encompasses overall programme planning, dependency mapping, stakeholder governance, requirements gathering, and market engagement coordination.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a03f0e3-ff79-468b-bffc-b6123bf61fb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33eac406-754a-4579-bc6d-64eb096e9333
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swift Strategies Limited

Further Information

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