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Contract Details Notice - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Services Framework

Natural Resources Wales

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 17:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Jul 2026 at 13:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 15:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 13:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 10:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has established a multi-supplier Digital, Data and Technology Services Framework for specialist support across Wales. The scope covers digital service design, data analytics and artificial intelligence, platforms, integration and software development, cloud, DevOps and infrastructure, technical consultancy, support and capability uplift, and agile delivery and coaching. The framework supports NRW’s digital services, technology-enabled transformation, organisational change and continuous improvement. It is for the exclusive use of Natural Resources Wales. The procurement is for services, including IT consultancy, software development, internet and support services, business and management consultancy, and computer training. Delivery is across Wales.

This procurement is complete: the contract was awarded to CGI IT UK Limited, Informed Solutions Limited, Mastek (UK) Ltd, Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Limited and Version 1 Solutions Limited on 3 July 2026, and signed on 21 July 2026. The framework contract runs from 22 July 2026 to 21 July 2029, with a gross value of £72 million (£60 million excluding VAT). It was run as a selective competitive flexible procedure, using two stages and appointing up to five suppliers. Evaluation weighted cost at 50%, quality at 40% and social value at 10%. Nine bids were received, including one from an SME. Call-offs may use competition between framework suppliers or award without competition, and a 5% supplier contribution applies to call-off awards.

This opportunity demonstrates sustained demand from Natural Resources Wales for broad digital, data and technology capability rather than a single implementation project. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work should be able to show relevant public-sector or similarly complex experience, strong technical and professional capability, and sufficient capacity and resources to support multiple service areas. Credible competitors will need robust financial standing, legal eligibility to contract in the UK, a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan, and evidence of sustainability and innovation. The appointed supplier mix includes large consultancies and an SME, indicating that smaller specialist businesses can be relevant where they can evidence the required capability. Delivery models may involve fixed price, time and materials, target cost or other call-off arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Details Notice - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Services Framework

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has entered into a multi-supplier Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Services following completion of a Competitive Flexible Procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Framework has been established to support the delivery of digital, data and technology services aligned to NRW's organisational and digital transformation objectives. Services available through the Framework include Digital Service Design, Data Analytics and AI Services, Platforms, Integration and Development, Cloud, DevOps and Infrastructure Services, Technical Consultancy, Support and Capability Uplift, and Agile Delivery and Coaching. The Framework is established for the exclusive use of Natural Resources Wales and provides access to specialist capability and resources to support the delivery of digital services, technology-enabled transformation, organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Framework term.

Planning Information

As part of early market engagement, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement (PME) exercise to inform the development of a future procurement for a DDaT Services Framework. Suppliers are encouraged to: - Review the PME pack and supporting information - Attend a virtual supplier briefing session - Complete a questionnaire via the Bravo portal; and - Express an interest in booking a 1:1 meeting with the project team The purpose of this engagement is to gather market insight, help shape our approach and ensure suppliers are aware of the upcoming opportunity. Participation is optional and does not form part of any formal evaluation, nor will it affect a supplier's ability to participate in the future procurement. To access the Pre-Market Engagement Pack which includes the Supplier Briefing Details: 1) Register or log in to the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml 2) Once logged in, follow the link below and select 'express interest' to access the PME pack directly: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/5467812801981D80758B Suppliers are encouraged to review the pack and submit responses to the PME Questionnaire via the Bravo portal by 17:00 on 18th August 2025. If you encounter issues accessing the system please contact the Bravo helpdesk at help@bravosolution.co.uk, or contact the Procurement Lead Amy.Hogan@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk TIMELINES PME Launch: 18th July 2025 Supplier Briefing Session: 30th July 2025 Deadline for Return of PME Questionnaires: 18th August 2025 Optional 1-to-1 supplier meetings: May be arranged based on supplier interest and availability following submission of responses. Conclude PME: 12th September 2025 Procurement launch (anticipated): October 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072927-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CGI IT UK Limited

Informed Solutions Limited

Mastek (UK) Ltd

Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Limited

Version 1 Solutions Limited

Further Information

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