Planning

Technology Operations Delivery Partners Framework

FCDO SERVICES

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Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 15:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Technology Operations Delivery Partners Framework." This tender falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services and is classified as a service procurement above threshold, with a provision for framework agreements. Located in Milton Keynes, the contracting process involves preliminary market engagement to gauge supplier interest and suitability, with engagement responses due by 10th April 2026. The main procurement category is services, indicating a broad need for technology and operational delivery solutions. The procurement process is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and continues until 30th June 2030, encompassing delivery across multiple UK regions including UKC and UKJ.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business expansion, particularly for technical service providers skilled in agile deployment of information technology projects. Companies that can offer comprehensive or specialised assistance in project delivery phases are encouraged to participate, offering a diverse chance to collaborate on FCDO Services' varied IT initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable candidates, as the procurement accommodates smaller entities to leverage and expand their operations through partnership opportunities. The involvement in this framework may establish long-term associations with FCDO Services, granting access to robust projects and facilitating growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Operations Delivery Partners Framework

Notice Description

FCDO Services (the Authority) is conducting pre-market engagement for the Provision of a Technology Operations Delivery Partners Framework Ref: XLYPA/016/26ADO FCDO Services (the Authority) will be inviting tenders from providers for a Technical and Operational Delivery Solution Service to assist the Authority in its delivery obligations. FCDO Services currently have a range information technology projects within our current pipeline which are agile in deployment. FCDO Services is looking to select delivery partners to help us with all or certain aspects of the delivery phases outlined below. Where FCDO Services require help to deliver all aspects of a project, the partner will need to deliver the outputs as per described in the questionnaire document that suppliers are able to request.

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/028094-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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