--- title: "Early Market Engagement (EME): Technology Efficiency & Digital Workplace Transformation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68e6203e-5097-464d-85e0-1ad259337a4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68e6203e-5097-464d-85e0-1ad259337a4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68e6203e-5097-464d-85e0-1ad259337a4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68e6203e-5097-464d-85e0-1ad259337a4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEGAL SERVICES BOARD" published: "2025-12-05" --- # Early Market Engagement (EME): Technology Efficiency & Digital Workplace Transformation Services Buyer: LEGAL SERVICES BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68e6203e-5097-464d-85e0-1ad259337a4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68e6203e-5097-464d-85e0-1ad259337a4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68e6203e-5097-464d-85e0-1ad259337a4f.json) ## Summary The Legal Services Board, based in London, England, is initiating an Early Market Engagement (EME) process for "Technology Efficiency & Digital Workplace Transformation Services." This procurement is aimed at improving operational efficiency amidst growing workloads. The industry category is focused on information systems or technology strategic review and planning services, with additional facets such as project management consultancy and office automation services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for EME responses set for the 15th of December, 2025. The process is expected to move quickly, with work commencing in January 2026, subject to formal budget approval. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation within the public sector. It seeks suppliers with experience in statutory and regulatory environments, capable of delivering transformational change and quick mobilisation. Suitable candidates would demonstrate strengths in change management and compliance credentials such as ISO 27001 and GDPR. As the process advances to potentially more formal procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find notable growth opportunities by aligning their capabilities with the Legal Services Board's objectives and mandate for rapid efficiency improvements. ## Notice The LSB are a legal oversight regulator conducting early market engagement to inform an urgent procurement for technology efficiency and digital workplace transformation services. This EME seeks indicative pricing and capability information to support business case approval and enable a swift procurement process. Our Context: We are an oversight regulator experiencing significant workload growth while organisational size remains static. We need to urgently improve operational efficiency to free up capacity and enable our existing workforce to meet increased demands effectively. Senior leadership is committed to rapid transformation with a strong mandate for efficiency improvements. What We Need: A supplier to deliver transformational change across five key objectives: Transform Statutory Decisions processes (Priority #1) - modernise workflows, improve efficiency, reduce cycle times Drive productivity & cultural change - build widespread engagement, streamline decision-making, modernise workplace practices Improve employee experience - overhaul internal communications, redesign onboarding, enhance digital workplace Ensure compliance - maintain GDPR and information security standards Build retention through skills - provide transferable digital workplace skills and development opportunities Timeline: EME responses due: 1 week from publication - 15 December 2025 Work must commence: January 2026 Formal procurement may launch within 2 weeks of EME responses (subject to budget approval) What We're Asking For: Maximum 3-page response covering: Indicative pricing for discovery, strategy/implementation, and change management ONE relevant case study (public sector preferred) Compliance credentials checklist (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, etc.) Confirmation of January 2026 availability Important: This is market testing only. Proceeding to formal ITT is subject to budget approval and resource availability. We may not issue an ITT, may delay, or modify scope. This creates no obligation on either party. Key Requirements: Public sector digital transformation experience essential Proven change management methodology Experience with statutory/regulatory processes desirable Must work within risk-averse, legally compliant environments Quick mobilisation capability for January start Responses will inform our budget planning, procurement approach, and scope refinement for any formal tender. Please send responses to tenders@legalservicesboard.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9670e7c-fc13-4245-9ccc-a67d6e3e2ecf | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEGAL SERVICES BOARD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72416000 - Application service providers - 72513000 - Office automation services - 72611000 - Technical computer support services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2025 at 17:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9670e7c-fc13-4245-9ccc-a67d6e3e2ecf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9670e7c-fc13-4245-9ccc-a67d6e3e2ecf 5th December 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccde5b63-84e5-4776-adc7-cb095cfe4a5e Early Market Engagement Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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