Planning

Pre-Procurement Engagement for a TechFirst Technology Education Platform

DSIT

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Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is currently in the planning stage of a pre-procurement engagement for a project titled "TechFirst Technology Education Platform." This initiative falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services, as indicated by the CPV code 72590000. The process commenced on 5th November 2025, and stakeholders are advised that the engagement phase will conclude on 16th December 2025. The procurement, although in the preliminary stage, targets a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, and beyond, potentially making it an extensive project with substantial reach.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and education sectors, particularly those capable of delivering innovative platforms. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs), opening doors for diverse business growth and collaboration. With DSIT based in London, interested businesses with the relevant expertise are encouraged to engage in this process, as it offers a platform for growth and the potential for substantial future partnerships in executing a globally-reaching technology education platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Procurement Engagement for a TechFirst Technology Education Platform

Notice Description

Early engagement for Pre-Procurement Engagement for a TechFirst Technology Education Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91cf96d9-bdae-444f-9304-93ab19320592
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb170ae6-8958-4f55-8fd7-5a2ddcfeb0d5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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