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IT Infrastructure Project

RECLAIM FUND LTD

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27 Aug 2026 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reclaim Fund Ltd is preparing to procure managed IT services and infrastructure management for its operational technology environment. The scope is expected to include a service desk, end-user support, infrastructure management, Microsoft 365 administration, cyber-security support, service management and associated technical consultancy. This is a computer support, infrastructure and consultancy services requirement, with delivery in the United Kingdom. Reclaim Fund Ltd, a public undertaking based in London, is the buying organisation. The requirement is being developed through the Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 framework, under its infrastructure management lot for lower-value and lower-complexity services. The procurement is intended to support the organisation’s ongoing technology operations rather than a single works project or supply of physical equipment.

The process is at the planning stage and is not yet an invitation to tender. Reclaim Fund Ltd expects to use a two-stage competitive selection process under the Technology Services 4 framework, infrastructure management lot 4a. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled to run to 21 September 2026, including a Microsoft Teams supplier briefing for suppliers appointed to that framework lot. The buyer expects to issue the next notice on 4 January 2027, then finalise the specification and procurement documents before starting the formal selection process. The planned contract is for one lot, with an expected term from 1 December 2027 to 30 November 2032 and a possible extension to 30 November 2033. Its estimated value is £1.9 million excluding VAT, or £2.28 million including VAT.

This procurement is likely to suit established managed-service providers and IT infrastructure specialists able to deliver an integrated operational support service. Relevant capability includes running service desks and end-user support, managing infrastructure, administering Microsoft 365, supporting cyber security, and providing formal service management and technical consultancy. Suppliers should be able to combine day-to-day support with infrastructure expertise and advice on technology developments and innovation. The buyer is using a framework route restricted to suppliers appointed to the relevant infrastructure-management lot, so businesses outside that supplier base should consider whether they can participate through an eligible framework appointment or partnership. The planned market engagement is intended to test supplier capability, delivery models, innovation and approaches before the specification is finalised.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

Reclaim Fund Ltd (RFL) is preparing to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of Managed IT Services and Infrastructure Management Services. The services will support RFL's operational technology environment and will include service desk, end user support, infrastructure management, Microsoft 365 administration, cyber security support, service management and associated technical consultancy services. RFL will conduct the procurement through Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6190 Technology Services 4 under Lot 4a: Infrastructure Management (Lower Value and Complexity), using the two-stage competitive selection process outlined below.

Planning Information

Reclaim Fund Ltd is carrying out preliminary market engagement to better understand market capability, service delivery models, innovation opportunities and supplier approaches relevant to the provision of managed IT services. As part of this engagement, RFL intends to host a supplier briefing session via Microsoft Teams for suppliers appointed to RM6190 Lot 4a. The session will provide: • An overview of Reclaim Fund Ltd and its operating environment. • An outline of RFL's current technology environment. • An overview of the anticipated service requirements. • Details of the confirmed procurement route. • An opportunity for suppliers to raise questions and provide feedback. • An opportunity for RFL to understand current market capabilities and developments. Participation in any engagement activity will not form part of any subsequent evaluation process and attendance is not mandatory for participation in any future procurement exercise. Following completion of market engagement activities, RFL intends to finalise the specification and procurement documentation before commencing the formal two-stage competitive selection process under RM6190 Lot 4a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06edc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081847-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2032 Over 5 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
RECLAIM FUND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1N 3AX
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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