Planning

DDAT Digital and Data - Strategic Delivery Partner

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "DDAT Digital and Data - Strategic Delivery Partner." This initiative seeks a strategic delivery partner to assist with the development of digital products in various areas such as Development & Diplomatic Impact, People, Network & Events, and Strategic Corporate. The procurement process is conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement and is classified under IT services, specifically focusing on software development and support. Key dates include the planned contract period starting on 1st October 2026 and ending on 30th September 2028, with the potential for renewal extending to 30th September 2029. The procurement covers services within the UK and has an estimated value of £27,000,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development and related services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive digital products from concept through to live implementation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially well-suited to compete, given the mentions of suitability for these groups. Firms with expertise in strategic delivery and a track record of supporting governmental digital initiatives could find significant growth prospects by aligning with this procurement, especially given the long-term potential up to 2029 and the substantial investment involved.

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Notice Title

DDAT Digital and Data - Strategic Delivery Partner

Notice Description

This is for the Strategic Delivery Partner to support delivery of digital products from discovery to live. One for the following service groups: (a) Strategic Delivery: Development & Diplomatic Impact (b) Strategic Delivery: People, Network & Events (c) Strategic Delivery: Strategic Corporate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046978-2026
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

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

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

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