Planning

DFTc: GCD: Source to Contract Re-Procurement

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 11:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT), located in Great Minster House, London, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "DFTc: GCD: Source to Contract Re-Procurement", aimed at engaging suppliers for source-to-contract commercial platforms in the United Kingdom. The opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically targeting procurement software packages. A Request for Information is scheduled, with a deadline on 29th August 2025, to gather supplier input that will help shape the final specification and market approach. The process considers both SMEs and VCSEs for the planned contract period starting on 2nd September 2028, through to 1st September 2033, with potential extensions up to 2035.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers in the software and information systems sector, particularly those focused on procurement and contracting solutions. Businesses with capabilities in providing robust commercial platforms for source-to-contract processes can find growth opportunities by aligning their solutions to meet DfT's requirements. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to express their interest, providing a competitive edge in central government procurements, not only fulfilling immediate needs but potentially shaping future procurement strategies within the department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFTc: GCD: Source to Contract Re-Procurement

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) are looking to engage with suppliers of Source to Contract commercial platforms to understand what solutions are currently in the market to meet its requirements following the expiry of it's current contract in Sept 2028.

Planning Information

The DfT are looking for potential suppliers to provide details on their system via a Request for Information. The information gathered will inform the future route to market and final specification for the requirement. Based on the information recieved further market engagement activities may take place. Please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk FAO: Alexander Ludlam to request a copy of the RFI pack for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048739-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2028 - 1 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Alexander Ludlam - DDaT Category Lead
Contact Email
ddat.crm@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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