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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being coordinated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification. The current stage of the process is planning, as noted in the pipeline notice published on 31st July 2026. This procurement pertains to the technology and software industry, with the aim of acquiring a Commercial Platform that enhances procurement operations through integration, standardisation, and automation. The project is valued at approximately £3 million and is expected to cover various services such as software provision, systems integration, and AI-enabled automation. The procedure employed for this tender is a Competitive Flexible Procedure, with a tender communication notice scheduled for 30th November 2026.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement software development, data management, and commercial operations technology. Given the focus on automation and integration, companies with expertise in AI and systems integration would be well-positioned to compete. The contract welcomes participation from SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a substantial opportunity for business growth and market penetration in the UK. The contract period runs from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2031, with the potential for renewal up to 2033, ensuring long-term business engagement and revenue generation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UK1-Commercial Platform

Notice Description

Procurement of a technology and data platform to support the transformation of Commercial and Procurement operations. The solution will provide end-to-end integration across the procurement lifecycle, establish standardised and auditable processes, create a single source of truth for commercial data, and enable greater automation, self-service reporting and data-driven decision making. The procurement may include software, implementation, systems integration, data management, AI-enabled automation and associated support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d85d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072517-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

72212490 - Procurement software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
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
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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