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Provision of Software Value Added Reseller Services

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is planning to buy software value-added reseller (S-VAR) services for Integrated Corporate Services Digital. The requirement covers the supply of software packages and information systems, together with associated IT services including consulting, software development, internet services and support. The work is intended for delivery across the United Kingdom. This is a central government requirement for a supplier able to provide software products and related reseller services as an integrated offer. The procurement is categorised primarily as goods, although the scope also includes substantial technology support and service activity. The requirement is arranged as a single lot and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The process is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure and has not issued an invitation to tender. The expected route to market is Framework Agreement RM6098, Lot 3 (Software), with a planned future notice date of 30 September 2026. The estimated value is £9,900,000 excluding VAT, or £11,880,000 including VAT. The proposed contract period is 11 January 2027 to 11 January 2029, with a possible extension to 11 January 2030 and renewal rights. Preliminary market engagement includes a 45-minute supplier briefing at 10am on 23 July 2026, limited to two attendees per company, and a request for information with responses due by 5 August 2026. Engagement is voluntary.

This planning exercise will suit software value-added resellers, software distributors and technology providers able to supply and support software packages and information systems for a central government customer. Relevant capability is likely to include software licensing and procurement, product selection, implementation advice, software development, internet services, technical support and account management. Suppliers should be prepared to explain how they can deliver an integrated S-VAR service across the UK and respond to the buyer’s questions about the proposed requirement. The opportunity is particularly relevant to SMEs, which the buyer has identified as suitable participants. Framework suppliers on RM6098 Lot 3 have been invited to take part in the market engagement, so businesses should assess their framework position and readiness before the planned competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Software Value Added Reseller Services

Notice Description

Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) Digital, are planning to procure a contract for the provision of software value added reseller (S-VAR) Services. In preparation for the procurement, preliminary market engagement is being conducted to seek feedback from prospective suppliers. The potential route to market is the Framework Agreement RM6098 Lot 3 - Software The pre-market engagement comprises a supplier briefing and a request for information. The Framework Suppliers on Lot 3 have been invited on the Buyer's e-procurement system https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com The Buyer would like to obtain feedback from the market on the proposed procurement for software value added reseller (S-VAR) Services. A 45 minute briefing session will be held at 10am on 23 July 2026 via MSTeams; attendance is limited to two attendees per company. If you are interested in attending please register via the messaging function in the Jaggaer portal. Interested providers are invited to respond to the request for information (RFI) questionnaire; the deadline for responding to the RFI is 05 August 2026. Details are contained within the Jaggaer portal. Participation in this preliminary market engagement process is not mandatory nor are suppliers required to register interest in the planned competition process.

Planning Information

Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) Digital, are planning to procure a contract for the provision of software value added reseller (S-VAR) Services. In preparation for the procurement, preliminary market engagement is being conducted to seek feedback from prospective suppliers. The potential route to market is the Framework Agreement RM6098 Lot 3 - Software The pre-market engagement comprises a supplier briefing and a request for information. The Framework Suppliers on Lot 3 have been invited on the Buyer's e-procurement system https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com The Buyer would like to obtain feedback from the market on the proposed procurement for software value added reseller (S-VAR) Services. A 45 minute briefing session will be held at 10am on 23 July 2026 via MSTeams; attendance is limited to two attendees per company. If you are interested in attending please register via the messaging function in the Jaggaer portal. Interested providers are invited to respond to the request for information (RFI) questionnaire; the deadline for responding to the RFI is 05 August 2026. Details are contained within the Jaggaer portal. Participation in this preliminary market engagement process is not mandatory nor are suppliers required to register interest in the planned competition process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067247-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Postcode Area
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

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