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Charity Commission Futures Programme

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Aug 2026 at 10:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 08:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is in the planning stage of the "Charity Commission Futures Programme," a part of their Digital Transformation initiative spanning over three years. This procurement process, classified under IT services and software systems, invites suppliers to engage with ongoing developments and strategic goals. The engagement session is scheduled for 24th August, and suppliers must register their interest by 21st August. The programme aims to commence contracts on 18th December 2026, with completion targeted for 31st March 2028. The procurement process includes an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is taking place primarily within the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the IT services sector, particularly for businesses offering expertise in software development, consulting, and internet services. Companies capable of contributing to the digital transformation and innovation within public sector services are well-positioned to benefit. The inclusion of SMEs suggests an accessible entry into government contracts, encouraging diverse and competitive participation. By engaging in this programme, businesses can establish valuable partnerships and expand their experience and portfolio within the public authority landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Charity Commission Futures Programme

Notice Description

The Charity Commission is currently in Year 1 of a 3-year Digital Transformation Programme (the "Futures Programme") and invites prospective suppliers to attend a Supplier Engagement session to provide an overview of the Futures Programme as a whole, the work underway and our intended outcomes for the programme as well as a Commercial update. The contract start and end dates included in this notice cover the remaining period of the programme - actual start and end dates will be determined by individual procurement exercises. Previous notices shared on Contracts Finder can be found below: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df22275-078e-4dc4-9014-c1e991b0daf7 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df22275-078e-4dc4-9014-c1e991b0daf7

Planning Information

To register interest in attending the engagement session on 24th August 15:00 - 16:00, Suppliers are asked to complete the information in the following form by midday on Friday 21st August https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Mxqa0Wn3Ly

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073096-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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