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Enterprise Architecture SaaS Tool Request for Information

HOME OFFICE

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03 Aug 2026 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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28 Jul 2026 at 08:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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10 Apr 2026 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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10 Apr 2026 at 10:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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10 Apr 2026 at 10:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise (MEE) under the title "Enterprise Architecture SaaS Tool Request for Information". This initiative is aimed at exploring current market offerings in the Enterprise Architecture (EA) tooling landscape, specifically within a large, federated public sector environment. The process is in the planning stage, with a significant focus on understanding high-level capabilities, deployment models, and commercial structures. Interested suppliers were required to register by 14 April 2026, with RFI response submissions due by 20 April 2026. The procurement activity does not commit to any contractual arrangements, and future procurement will comply with regulations. Notably, the communications included a proposed notice update date of 1 September 2026, with contract execution foreseen between 30 September 2026 and 29 September 2027. The procurement primarily concerns the software package and information systems sector, centred in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those experienced in Enterprise Architecture services. Companies with capabilities in security, data-handling approaches, and integration patterns will find themselves well-suited to contribute to this dialogue. While this MEE does not constitute a competitive process, participation could position suppliers advantageously for any forthcoming procurement activities aligned with the Home Office's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement recognises the potential contributions of smaller entities in shaping market capabilities and deployment models. This dialogue fosters an informed understanding of current industry practices and emerging solutions, paving the way for strategic growth and collaboration within the public sector's digital architecture initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Architecture SaaS Tool Request for Information

Notice Description

*Update the notice to reflect the latest information. No further updates will be provided, as this notice relates solely to the RFI.* This Market Engagement Exercise (MEE) is being undertaken to understand current market offerings and capabilities in the Enterprise Architecture (EA) tooling landscape, particularly in the context of a large, federated public-sector environment. Responses will be used to build an informed view of the art of the possible, including high-level capabilities, deployment models, security and data-handling approaches, integration patterns, and typical commercial constructs. This MEE is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, competition, down-selection, or commitment to procure, appoint, or enter into any contractual arrangement. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement activity, should one take place. Any future commercial or procurement activity would be subject to separate approval and conducted in accordance with applicable procurement regulations.

Planning Information

This is a Request for Information (RFI) written exercise issued via Jaggaer. Suppliers who express an interest will be invited to participate through the Home Office Jaggaer portal. To confirm registration requirements or to express an interest in the RFI, please contact the Commercial Software Category Team at: CommercialSoftwareCategory@homeoffice.gov.uk For guidance on how to register on Jaggaer, suppliers may also submit a support request directly to Jaggaer Support via: https://jaggaer.my.site.com/SupplierSupportRequest/s/ If you experience any issues during the registration or submission process, please contact the Commercial Software Category Team using the email address above. The deadline for registering on Jaggaer is 12:00 PM on 14 April, and the deadline for submitting RFI responses is COP on 20 April.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073068-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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