Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has announced plans for a procurement exercise for the provision of operational staff to manage the Government Grants Managed Service (GGMS). This process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement expected to commence in Winter 2025 and the contract awarded by February 2026. The initiative, classified under administrative services, supports the administration of government grants across departments and local authorities in the UK, covering the industry category of services and foreseen to oversee up to £2 billion over three years. A market briefing event is scheduled for 15 August 2025, and interested parties must respond by 8 August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in managing services operations and government grant administration to expand their portfolios. Companies or consortia with expertise in counter-fraud, assurance, and blended team operations are particularly well-positioned. The project requires flexibility and proficiency in managed services, with an emphasis on adherence to existing processes and potential security clearances. Suppliers who can provide services both remotely and on-site across the UK are encouraged to participate, poised to contribute to an efficient and well-regulated grant management system.

Planning

Provision of the Government Grants Managed Service - BAU

CABINET OFFICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th July 2025 20:54:36 PM
Contract Summary

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify all interested parties of the Cabinet Office's intention to undertake a procurement exercise for the appointment of a Supplier of operational staff for the business-as-usual running of the Government Grant Managed Service (GGMS). The Authority is open to interest from both individual organisations and consortia. The GGMS, established following a two-year pilot, is the new centralised, managed service to administer general government grants on behalf of departments, ALBs and local authorities. The contract length will be for 3 years and will have the ability to be extended by 12 months, on two occasions. The service is intended for a range of general government grants of varying size, value and complexity from departments, arm's length bodies and local authorities. We expect the portfolio to be up to £2 billion in value over the 3 years of the contract.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05678a

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

75100000

CPV Division(s)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services
Awarding Authority

CABINET OFFICE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

govgrantsmanagedservice@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

70 Whitehall

London

SW1A2AS

United Kingdom

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Provision of the Government Grants Managed Service - BAU

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Awarding Authority