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Hera Delivery Partner

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 May 2026 at 15:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) based in London, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Hera Delivery Partner" for software support and development services. This contract was conducted under the RM6190 Tech Services 4, Lot 5 Application and Data Management framework, with "VE3 Global Ltd" appointed as the supplier. Following a selective procurement method, this contract award was announced on 21 May 2026, with a contract period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with options for two one-year extensions. The procurement process emphasised software support services within the services industry category.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software development and support sector, particularly those proficient in application and data management. As VE3 Global Ltd, a large enterprise headquartered in London, became the successful bidder, it illustrates the competitive climate and the potential scale of such engagements. Businesses aiming to expand within public sector contracts may find similar opportunities by participating in framework agreements like Tech Services 4, which can lead to high-value contracts and long-term growth prospects in governmental digital services and infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hera Delivery Partner

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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