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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 12:26

Award

21 May 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hera Delivery Partner" project is managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, UK. This contract pertains to software support and development services under the RM6190 Tech Services 4, Lot 5 Application and Data Management framework. As of 30th July 2026, the tender is at the award stage with completion confirmed. The selective procurement method was employed, indicating a competitive process underlined by an award framework. Key dates include the contract commencement on 1st July 2026 and an initial end date on 30th June 2029, with options for extension up to 2031. The procurement's legal framework is set within the United Kingdom Public General Acts 2023/54, ensuring compliance with local legislative requirements.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities by engaging a delivery partner for the software support and development sector, predominantly favouring businesses skilled in application and data management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like VE3 Global Ltd, already awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of business well-suited to compete in this space. Given its scale and financial scope—valued at approximately £28.3 million—the tender offers a robust chance for both established firms and emerging businesses proficient in rapid deployment of SC-cleared personnel, Oracle update management, and timely performance report submissions. Companies excelling in these areas and looking to expand within the public sector's software service procurement should consider such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Hera Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Delivery Partner for Software Support and Development. Procured under RM6190 Tech Services 4, Lot 5 Application and Data Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,300,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£28,300,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VE3 GLOBAL

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