Planning

Engineering Framework

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 12:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, a central government public authority based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Engineering Framework. The initiative focuses on the acquisition of specialised engineering services to support the Bank's technology transformation efforts. The framework outlines a multi-year agreement with multiple suppliers in fields such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, DevOps, and product design. Suppliers are encouraged to engage via a questionnaire available until 4 May 2026, with a future notice due by 1 June 2026. The framework aims to commence on 1 September 2026 and end on 31 August 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of offering software development, support, and related services. As the framework allows rapid procurement of skilled resources, it provides firms with a chance to align with the Bank's strategic transformation goals, potentially serving both immediate needs and long-term objectives. Firms adept in delivering scalable and resilient solutions across various technological disciplines stand to benefit greatly from participation, facilitating business expansion and innovation. Interested parties should consider this as a prime chance to become part of the Bank's diverse supplier base, assisting in enhancing internal capabilities and accelerating key initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Framework

Notice Description

The Bank intends to establish a multi-year, multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of engineering services. As part of its ongoing technology transformation, including the expansion of its digital estate, the Bank requires timely and flexible access to specialist external resource across a range of technology, design and delivery disciplines. The framework will be structured into a number of Lots and will establish a panel of pre-qualified suppliers capable of delivering services across, but not limited to, the following areas: Software engineering Artificial intelligence and automation Service design DevOps and platform engineering Product and user interface (UI) design The framework is intended to provide the Bank with a compliant and efficient route to market for the call-off of services, enabling: Rapid access to appropriately skilled resources Supplementation of internal capacity and capability Mitigation of delivery and programme risk Acceleration of delivery across priority initiatives The framework will also support the development of a diverse, scalable and resilient supplier base, capable of supporting both short-term delivery requirements and longer-term strategic transformation objectives. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Information-technology-services./DF84F8NZPH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DF84F8NZPH

Planning Information

Engagement via Questionnaire. This stage is not mandatory for suppliers, however those wishing to engage in this questionnaire, please go to https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DF84F8NZPH Should British Business Bank have any concerns, queries or clarifications with your response to the questionnaire, we may reach out to you. Please note: We anticipate a high volume of interest in this exercise, and will therefore be unable to address supplier questions or attend individual supplier meetings as part of this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036071-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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