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DDaT Strategy and Implementation Services

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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11 May 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT Strategy and Implementation Services" was conducted by The Charity Commission for England and Wales. This tender, classified under the IT services industry category, seeks to provide Digital, Data and Technology IT Strategy and Implementation Services. The project encompasses multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North West, London, South West, and Wales. It was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a completion status as of 11 May 2026. Key dates in the procurement calendar include the end of the tender period on 17 March 2026, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £150,480.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly benefitting SMEs. Companies within the IT consulting, software development, and support sectors are well-suited to compete for such contracts, leveraging expertise in digital, data, and technology strategies. Given this project was awarded to Empyrean Digital Limited, an SME based in Swansea, it highlights the potential for similar sized enterprises to effectively deliver large-scale IT services across diverse UK regions, thus facilitating expansion into public sector contractual environments.

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Notice Title

DDaT Strategy and Implementation Services

Notice Description

Provision of Digital, Data and Technology IT Strategy and Implementation Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a676042-2dc1-421f-9817-4b3104f07036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9996bc4-da38-4051-97ca-680fbe8efcec
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
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
£150,480 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPYREAN DIGITAL

Further Information

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