Planning

ICT Technology Supply, Solutions and Integration

EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 14:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ICT Technology Supply, Solutions and Integration" is being initiated by Efficiency East Midlands, a public sector buyer located in Alfreton, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and internet support. As of 27th April 2026, the procurement is in the planning stage, with key milestones including a preliminary market engagement due for responses by 15th May 2026. Follow-up sessions with suppliers are scheduled between 18th and 22nd May 2026, and the tender publication is anticipated between June and July 2026. The contract is expected to begin in September 2026, offering a framework agreement valued at GBP 600 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT services to engage with a high-value contract offering transparency and consistency in procurement dealings. Such a framework is particularly suitable for enterprises with capabilities in enterprise software, cloud services, subscription-based models, and integration services. Businesses capable of providing competitive solutions with transparent pricing structures will find advantageous opportunities in competing for this contract. The approach to engaging a single supplier aims to overcome common challenges in the public sector by ensuring access to a broad range of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and supporting informed decision-making, which can foster business growth through collaboration and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Technology Supply, Solutions and Integration

Notice Description

A core objective of the proposed framework is to improve transparency, consistency, and control in ICT procurement, particularly in areas where pricing structures are complex, variable, or difficult to benchmark. This includes, but is not limited to: * Enterprise software licensing models * Cloud consumption and platform-based services * Subscription-based and as-a-service pricing * Integration, configuration, and associated service costs * Third-party supply chain margins and bundled solutions Public sector organisations often face challenges in validating costs, comparing options across suppliers and OEMs, and demonstrating value for money over time. The proposed neutral vendor model is intended to address these challenges by providing a single, accountable delivery partner that offers: * Access to a broad and competitive range of OEMs * Transparent and auditable pricing structures * Clear separation of product, service, and integration costs * Support for informed decision-making through solution design and market insight

Planning Information

This PME seeks to test the feasibility of this approach, validate market capability, and gather feedback to inform the development of a compliant and effective procurement strategy. This PME will also seek to test whether a single supplier model is the most appropriate and effective delivery approach, or whether alternative structures should be considered. Issue PME – 27th April 2026 Deadline for Responses 15th May 2026 Follow-up Supplier Sessions 18th – 22nd May 2026 Anticipated PSQ/Tender Publication June / July 2026 Anticipated Contract Start September 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068be2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038152-2026
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS
Additional Buyers

META PROCUREMENT LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALFRETON
Postcode
DE55 2DS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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