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Re-procurement for the provision of a Central Integration Hub and Central Employee Identifier platform.

CABINET OFFICE

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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 11:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the re-procurement of a Central Integration Hub and Central Employee Identifier platform in London, United Kingdom. This public authority-led initiative falls under the category of software integration consultancy services, aimed at enhancing cross-government interoperability. The planned contract period is from 27th September 2027 to 26th September 2030, with future tender notice details expected on 7th January 2027. This procurement process is part of the Productive and Agile State Pillar of the Departmental plan, focusing on service provision.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the IT and software integration sectors, particularly those specialising in consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to participate in this upcoming opportunity, aligning with government initiatives aimed at fostering diverse supplier participation. With a focus on software integration, companies with a robust understanding of cross-government digital solutions and services will be well-positioned to compete. This contract is ideally suited for firms seeking to expand their portfolio within central government operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-procurement for the provision of a Central Integration Hub and Central Employee Identifier platform.

Notice Description

Re-procurement for the provision of a Central Integration Hub and Central Employee Identifier platform. This requirement may include development and support and aims to enable cross-government interoperability as part of the Productive and Agile State Pillar of the Departmental plan. This information is purely for awareness at this stage, and no further details are available. Please do not contact the contracting authority regarding this notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice as the opportunity progresses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074167-2026
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
Not specified
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

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Sep 2027 - 26 Sep 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
CABINET 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
SW1A 2AS
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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