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DDaT26203 - Acas27467 - Procurement of a Power Platform Service Provider

ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE

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PlanningUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 08:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), a sub-central government public authority based in London, is initiating a procurement process for a Power Platform Service Provider. The procurement aims to acquire expertise in Power Platform, administration, governance, development, and support, alongside AI/Copilot introduction and security measures. This is currently in the planning stage with a pre-market engagement exercise inviting feedback by 24th April 2026, indicating the deadline for the questionnaire submission. Though the definitive route to market remains undecided, subsequent notices are expected by 18th May 2026, with the contract slated to commence on 1st July 2026.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses proficient in software package and information systems, especially those experienced with Microsoft's Power Platform and Dynamics 365. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the contract aligns to accommodate scalable solutions and innovative governance frameworks. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive support, identity access management, and patching will find competitive opportunities in this lasting contract, with renewal options extending beyond the initial end date of 2029, potentially up to 2030. The engagement process provides a platform to contribute markets insights, potentially shaping future procurement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26203 - Acas27467 - Procurement of a Power Platform Service Provider

Notice Description

The purpose of this commission is to secure a supplier with Power Platform expertise, Copilot administration, governance, development and support, together with Power Platform structure and governance, including patching, identity and access management and access control. The new contract needs to be scalable and flexible to accommodate new Power Apps and Dynamics 365 applications being introduced into the environment. We are also introducing AI/ Copilot into the environment and Power Platform governance, and security are required to be defined and documented. Through this notice we are looking for engagement with the market and feedback and what is available in general along with any elements of innovation that may need to be considered. Please see below link which will take you to a form with a list of pre market engagement questions. If you could please provide feedback by 24/04/2026 this will be much appreciated. https://forms.office.com/e/dDVq4KKaJJ To Access the EOI Invite Document which is the current version of the Scope which will provide further details on the requirement, please contact ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, referencing DDaT26203 - Acas27467 - Procurement of a Power Platform Service Provider pre market engagement so that we can issue you the Document. Within the EOI Invite Document it details the indicative timelines for the procurement process. Please note that the route to market is undecided at this moment in time. It is hoped that through this pre market engagement this will help inform this.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service would like to conduct pre-market engagement. As part of this information gathering exercise, we have developed a series of questions to ascertain the capability, the capacity and the appetite of the current market and would welcome your responses. Please see link below to access the questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/dDVq4KKaJJ Due to the timeframe required, please ensure to complete the questionnaire before 14:00 hrs on 24th April 2026 to express your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068192
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036743-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 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
ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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