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Software Engineering Partner

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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09 Jul 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), a national agency based in Newport, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for a "Software Engineering Partner" under the category of IT services. The call-off contract, valued at £8,000,000, was finalised on 7th July 2025, under the limited procurement method due to the scope falling outside the usual directive, as specified under the Procurement act 2015. This contract aims to address the replacement of several aging legacy systems and to support the ONS's in-house digital and data delivery projects. The opportunity covers the region of UK and offers an option for a short-term extension of six months, providing flexibility while a re-tender is being prepared.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in IT services, specifically those involved in consulting, software development, and IT support. Companies with expertise in handling legacy systems and providing robust digital transformation solutions stand to benefit significantly. As the contract includes provisions for future re-tendering, businesses specialising in these areas should monitor the industry for upcoming opportunities. Large-scale IT service providers, like the awarded company ANDigital, headquartered in Maidenhead, UK, exemplify the type of enterprise that can effectively compete and thrive in contracts of this magnitude.

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Notice Title

Software Engineering Partner

Notice Description

Software Engineering Partner call off contract to conduct statements of work to support the replacement of several aging legacy systems, and to support in-house digital and data delivery projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software Engineering Partner call off contract to conduct statements of work to support the replacement of several aging legacy systems, and to support in-house digital and data delivery projects.

Options: Short term extension of contract (6 months) under Procurement act 2015 whilst re-tender of provision is undertaken. There is no increase of contract value of the call off contract.

Procurement Information

Short term extension of contract (6 months) under Procurement act 2015 whilst re-tender of provision is undertaken. There is no increase of contract value of the call off contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038584-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDIGITAL

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