Planning

Children and Families DDT Portfolio

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 18:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Children and Families DDT Portfolio" is being managed by the Department for Education, a public authority within the central government. This process seeks to establish a multi-capability contract to deliver digital outcomes supporting the government's key mission pillars of Best Start in Life and Family Security. The contract involves information technology services and strategic planning and review of information systems, with activities located within the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is carried out through a selective method as an award under a framework. The planned contract period begins on 26th November 2026 and extends until 26th November 2030, with the potential for renewal until 2031. The total estimated value of the tender is £40 million, with a gross budget of £48 million, and it was last updated on 20th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in digital transformation and strategic planning. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) owing to its competitive bidding environment under a framework agreement. Winning this contract can provide businesses with a stable, long-term revenue stream and the prestige of partnering with a central government department. Companies with the capabilities to deliver comprehensive digital solutions tailored to support children and family services will be in a strong position to benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Children and Families DDT Portfolio

Notice Description

A single multi capability contract is required that can deliver digital outcomes for a large programme of activity to support priority programmes across two of the governments key mission pillars, Best Start in Life and Family Security.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046695-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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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