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22 Jul 2026 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "Technology Delivery Partner 2026," was conducted by the Government Property Agency located in Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract's active period commencing on 15th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The total contract value was £900,000, and Swift Strategies Limited, a supplier based in London, was awarded the contract. Key aspects include a comprehensive service provision covering programme planning, governance, requirements gathering, and market engagement coordination.

This tender presents substantive growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and development expertise. The procurement was tailored to accommodate SMEs and is aligned with the needs of organisations seeking to enhance their strategic procurement functions. Companies with capabilities in providing programme oversight and possessing experience in stakeholder engagement would find this contract highly suitable. The structured framework allows for an efficient procurement process, enabling businesses to gain a vital foothold within the public sector technology supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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
Award
All Stages
Award

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
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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