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06 Jul 2026 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth Water Limited is initiating a tender for a Strategic IT Services Framework, aligned with their IT Transformation programme, located in Havant, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under IT services such as consulting and software development, follows an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is in the tender stage, with expression of interest deadlines set for 4th August 2026. Key aspects of the tender include transformation advisory, cyber security, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and IT operational solutions, valued at £40 million with a gross value of £48 million. The process will culminate in award decisions by 25th August 2026, with contracts beginning in February 2027 and potentially extending to February 2035.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in strategic transformation, cyber security, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and operational IT solutions. Ideal candidates will offer expertise in providing innovative advisory and delivery services, with the ability to engage in competitive frameworks involving pre-selected partners. Businesses equipped to handle large-scale IT transformation projects and those with experience in secure and adaptive IT service solutions will find this procurement advantageous for expanding their reach and securing long-term partnerships with a prominent utility firm. The framework's structure and flexibility allow various IT service providers to participate and showcase their specialisations in a competitive environment.

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Notice Title

Strategic IT Services Framework

Notice Description

Procurement of IT consultancy and delivery services aligned to Portsmouth Water's IT Transformation programme: Lot 1: Transformation Services - Lot 1a: Strategic Transformation Advisory and Delivery Services Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2a: Cyber Security Advisory Capability and Delivery Services Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2b: Data, Analytics, Automation and AI Advisory and Delivery Services Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2c: Cloud Network & Platform Infrastructure Advisory and Delivery Service Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2d: IT Operational Solutions For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Havant:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./4Z4YK79P3J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4Z4YK79P3J

Lot Information

Strategic Transformation Advisory and Delivery Services

To provide advisory service to the transformation programme to support the production of a strategic roadmap for core IT services, capabilities and end state roadmap. To Provide delivery capabilities to lead or augment existing transformation delivery teams. Advisory *Technology & Data Strategy *Supplier, Product and Service Market Intelligence *Architecture Strategy *Governance *AI and Innovation Delivery *Drive transformation delivery within the Strategic IT Portfolio *Ensure governance processes are adhered to and provide overall assurance to the transformation programme *P3M Governance and assurance within the strategic portfolio

Renewal: 2Y optional extension

Cyber Security Advisory Capability and Delivery Services

To provide Strategy / Roadmaps (incl. target state, business cases) *Enterprise / Solution / Data Architecture (output and plan) *Governance, Risk, Compliance & Assurance (incl. regulatory/audit support) *Provide Cyber advisory and assurance services for IT To provide specialist cyber security and operational resilience delivery capability focusing on *Security Architecture & Design *Security Operations (monitoring, vulnerability management, SIEM support) *Incident Response & Recovery* *Assurance, Testing & Compliance (pen testing, audits, control improvement) *Identity & Access Management *Security Awareness & Training (security awareness programme design and delivery, role-based training, policy/standard rollout communications, and support for building a security culture)

Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension

Data, Analytics, Automation and AI Advisory and Delivery Services

To provide advisory and delivery services to support the transformation delivery in: *Data Strategy & Roadmap *Data Analytics Strategy and delivery *Data Architecture Strategy and Design *Data Engineering & Assurance *Data Security *AI Strategy & Delivery *Data Automation *Data Platforms & BI *Automation / RPA / Power Platform *Data Migration & Quality

Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension

Cloud Network & Platform Infrastructure Advisory and Delivery Service

To provide strategic advisory and delivery services for: *Cloud Infrastructure, Hosting & Migration *Delivery of the IT infrastructure strategy & roadmap *Cloud migration *Network & Connectivity *Systems Integration, API Development *Platform Engineering & DevOps

Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension

IT Operational Solutions

To provide strategic support services for: *IT Managed Service(s) / ITO / BPO *"One Stop Shop" IT solution which could include multiple IT commodities (e.g. software, hardware and professional services)

Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063387-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2027 - 11 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 1LG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

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