Planning

PDS Strategic Delivery Partner (PI1301827) - Request for Information

UK PARLIAMENT

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 15:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the UK Parliament, as the buying organisation, is currently at the planning stage and involves a Request for Information (RFI) titled "PDS Strategic Delivery Partner (PI1301827)." This process is part of the Parliamentary Digital Service's (PDS) Strategic Delivery Partner programme, primarily focused on the industry category of general management consultancy services. Located in London, UK, this market engagement seeks consultancy and digital delivery services. The engagement end date is 20th May 2026, providing interested parties with the timeline to participate in this procurement exercise. Additional CPV classifications include services such as software development, staff training, and business consultancy, highlighting the multifaceted nature of this project.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and digital services, particularly those offering management, software development, and IT support. While this tender is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the breadth of services needed suggests that businesses proficient in system implementation, project management, and business analysis would be well-poised to compete. Participating in this initiative through the UK Parliament's e-procurement portal can lead to increased visibility and potential long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PDS Strategic Delivery Partner (PI1301827) - Request for Information

Notice Description

This is a preliminary market engagement (request for information (RFI)) for UK Parliament's (UKP's) Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) programme of procurements. This consists of both consultancy services and digital delivery services. To partake in this exercise is via UK Parliament's e-procurement portal (Atamis). To register and access, please visit the below link. https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome If you have technical issues, contact the Atamis helpdesk detailed therein. Only if issues persist, email: edea@parliament.uk The Atamis project is name: "PDS Strategic Delivery Partner (PI1301827) - Request for Information"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9e5154c-ba55-482b-b868-a1d3b5573e93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba3ff64-b927-4b19-af6e-c81e134b86e1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

71356300 - Technical support services

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72253200 - Systems support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20266 days to go
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
UK PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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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