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Central User Centred Design

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 18:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a procurement process titled "Central User Centred Design," scheduled under the planning stage. The process focuses on procuring business analyst capability services across the Home Office, with the procurement amounting to £48,000,000. This selective procurement will be conducted using an award under a framework, and it pertains to the category of business analysis consultancy services. The contract period is planned from 1st June 2027 to 31st May 2030, and the process supports the participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The Home Office, situated in London, is the buying organisation for this central government public authority procurement initiative.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in business analysis consultancy services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their operations within the UK public sector. By participating in this selective procurement process, businesses can secure stable, long-term contracts through the award under a framework, contributing to substantial revenue growth and increased market presence. Companies with a strong capability in designing user-centred solutions and a track record in delivering consultancy services to government bodies are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central User Centred Design

Notice Description

Procurement of Business Analyst Capability across HO

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059621-2026
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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME 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
SW1P 4DF
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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