Planning

Software Engineering Services Partner

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 12:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is planning a procurement process for Software Engineering Services, titled "Software Engineering Services Partner." This planned tender is classified under IT services—encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support—and is central to the public authority within the United Kingdom's central government sector. Located in Newport, UK, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant gross budget projected at £7,200,000. The contract is set to span from 24 August 2025 to 23 August 2029, providing a zero committal agreement for a discovery partner to deliver Statements of Work (SOW) based on outcomes. Stakeholders should note the future communication date confirmed as 5 August 2025, which marks the announcement of further procurement details.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for companies operating within the IT services industry, especially those with expertise in consulting and software development. The ONS is seeking a discovery partner to manage individual outcome-based Statements of Work, which can offer firms the chance to showcase their strategic approach and technical capabilities. Businesses with a track record in providing IT solutions to governmental bodies are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The large financial allocation signifies potential for vast business engagements and sustainable partnerships, making it a lucrative prospect for firms aiming to expand their influence in the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Engineering Services Partner

Notice Description

A Discovery partner to take on individual SOW's on an outcomes basis. Contract will be zero committal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045648-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2029 4-5 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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