Planning

RFI - Provision of Supplier Risk Management System for the Department for Transport

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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PlanningUpdate

01 Oct 2025 at 09:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 18:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of procuring a Supplier Risk Management System. This initiative aims to enhance the department's risk monitoring capabilities in line with recent technological changes and strategic priorities. The procurement process is classified under the services industry category with a focus on services furnished by business organisations. The DfT, a central government public authority, is based in London, UK, and is expected to manage the system centrally. Interested suppliers must note the due date for the submission of the Request for Information (RFI) is scheduled for 13th October 2025. The procurement process will continue into the contracting period starting from 30th November 2025 to 30th November 2026, with a prior notice planned for 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in risk management systems or related IT services. Organisations with expertise in supplier monitoring systems that comply with the Procurement Act 2023 and capabilities to support enhanced monitoring of supplier performance, risk, and compliance will find this tender appealing. The DfT's focus on efficiency and stakeholder engagement highlights the need for innovative solutions that can adapt to changing technological landscapes. The tendering process encourages SMEs to participate, providing a competitive platform for diverse business enterprises looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Provision of Supplier Risk Management System for the Department for Transport

Notice Description

Since 2019, there have been significant changes in the technological landscape and to the priorities of the DfT. At the DfT, we are looking to procure a Supplier Risk Monitoring system that supports new and more efficient ways of working and further supports Supplier Monitoring between the DfT and stakeholders. The system will be managed centrally by a Systems Team with the ability to report centrally or by organisation level when required. As a minimum, the Supplier Risk Management System should be compliant with requirements as laid out within The Procurement Act 2023 with functions to support monitoring of supplier performance, risk, and compliance.

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-05a18c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061195-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
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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