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Technical and Operations Delivery Partners Framework

FCDO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 15:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 15:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Technical and Operations Delivery Partners Framework" is currently in the tender stage, initiated by FCDO Services, a central government authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement with up to two suppliers, focusing on delivering specialist expertise and innovation in technical analysis and project management consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation, and the main procurement category is services. The deadline for tender submissions is 26th August 2026, with a total estimated value of £24,000,000. The contract is expected to start on 1st October 2026 and may be extended after the initial three-year period. The award of contracts is anticipated to be completed by 11th September 2026, covering various regions across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specializing in technical analysis and project management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it a viable opportunity for growing companies to partner with FCDO Services in delivering strategic programmes and cutting-edge solutions. The framework is designed to increase delivery capacity and improve operational efficiency, offering valuable chances for companies to expand their portfolios and gain access to public sector projects. The open procedure and framework agreement structure, with competitive elements for individual statements of work, make it especially suitable for innovative firms capable of providing both strategic input and practical implementation in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical and Operations Delivery Partners Framework

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to establish a framework with 2 suppliers. This framework will establish a trusted ecosystem of strategic partners capable of providing specialist expertise, independent assurance, innovation and delivery capacity. It will support the successful delivery of strategic programmes, reduce delivery and operational risk, strengthen governance, improve decision-making and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies and modern engineering practices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 36 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months

Planning Information

FCDOS Services wish to carry out preliminary market engagement to understand the numbers and types of suppliers who would be interested in this opportunity. To facilitate the goals of the engagement, interested parties should email FCDOS.ICTCategory@fcdo.gov.uk if you are able to source/provide. To be clear the information received will not be scored at this time, however full tender documentation will follow in due course. Next steps - Following receipt of an email expressing interest in this market engagement the Authority respond with a market engagement questionnaire for you to complete and return to us with a closing date of the 10th of April 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06758c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070483-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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