Planning

End User Hardware and Software with associated services

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 11:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is spearheading a procurement process titled "End User Hardware and Software with associated services." This initiative falls under the services category and targets the strategic review and planning of information systems or technology. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key Request for Information (RFI) deadline set for 13th May 2026. The location for delivery spans the United Kingdom. The procurement is expected to start in Summer 2026, guided by the legal basis established in the 2023 legislation UKPGA. The estimated contract value stands at £78,000,000 gross, and the contract period is slated to commence on 4th December 2026, lasting until 3rd December 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending to 3rd December 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in the supply, management, and maintenance of IT hardware and software. Businesses with a strong portfolio in end-user and enterprise software solutions will find this procurement process especially appealing. Given its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), companies with scalable delivery models and competitive pricing strategies stand poised to benefit. The procurement strategy seeks to engage suppliers capable of delivering innovative solutions and contributing to the efficient strategic direction and management of Parliament's IT resources, thus inviting substantial commercial participation and innovation in public governance IT services./p>

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End User Hardware and Software with associated services

Notice Description

The Houses of Parliament are running a Request for Information (RFI) seeking information relating to the supply, management and maintenance of end-user hardware, end-user and enterprise software, and the disposal of IT hardware. The intention of this RFI is to obtain information about the ability, capacity and capability of the market, including delivery models and indicative costings, to inform the strategic direction of a procurement which is expected to commence in summer 2026.

Planning Information

UK Parliament Request for Information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06886f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036566-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
30 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2026 - 3 Dec 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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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