Planning

Network Managed Service - Pre-Market Engagement RFI

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 12:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, alongside the House of Lords, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the 'Network Managed Service - Pre-Market Engagement RFI'. This procurement is focused on network managed services, encompassing IT services, internet networks, and computer network services, with delivery within the UK. A pre-market engagement process has been initiated to gather market insights by a Request for Information (RFI) due by 7th November 2025. Prospective bidders are encouraged to engage with this RFI via the UK Parliament's eSourcing Portal. This contract is expected to begin on 31st July 2026 and run until 30th July 2031, with a potential extension until 30th July 2033, indicating significant long-term business potential.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services and network management sectors. Companies specialising in providing comprehensive network solutions, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will find this tender particularly advantageous due to its scope and the possibility of it becoming a 'Lotted' contract, potentially covering additional IT service requirements. Engaging in this tender could not only expand service offerings but also establish a partnership with a prestigious government institution, leveraging a solid foundation for future growth and market credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Managed Service - Pre-Market Engagement RFI

Notice Description

We would like to invite prospective Bidders for UK Parliament's Network Managed Services tender to respond to a Request for Information relating to the design of our future procurement process, and seeking feedback on the potential inclusion of additional requirements that may see this become a 'Lotted' Contract to include End-User IT Services.

Planning Information

This engagement: We are looking for market information regarding this procurement. If you would like to respond to the Authority's Request for Information, then please do so by accessing our eSourcing Portal here: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome. You should navigate to the opportunity titled "Network Managed Service - Pre-Market Engagement" where you will be able to view and respond to the RFI. Past Engagements: A Request for Information was previously issued to suppliers on the Crown Commercial Service's framework, Network Services 3 (RM6116) in June 2025. The procurement strategy has now changed, and the Authority is considering competing this requirement via the Competitive Flexible Procedure. As such, we are inviting all prospective Bidders in the market to review and respond to our RFI. In addition, the Authority has conducted a small number of conversations with existing suppliers to support strategic discovery around future service delivery models for Parliament’s end-to-end digital services (not limited to Networks). The focus of these conversations were broad, and looked for information on strategic market insights rather than on any specific service areas. No specific detail relating to the forthcoming Network Managed Service procurement were shared during these conversations, and the information that was gathered has not shaped the commercial strategy for Network Managed Services, or the End-User IT Services option. No expressions of interest in the future tender were sought during any of the previous pre-market engagement activity, and all information shared is additionally covered in this latest round of engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d36d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068214-2025
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32400000 - Networks

32412110 - Internet network

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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@paliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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