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title: "Pre-Procurement Engagement for a TechFirst Technology Education Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91cf96d9-bdae-444f-9304-93ab19320592"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DSIT"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# Pre-Procurement Engagement for a TechFirst Technology Education Platform

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91cf96d9-bdae-444f-9304-93ab19320592

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is currently in the planning stage of a pre-procurement engagement for a project titled "TechFirst Technology Education Platform." This initiative falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services, as indicated by the CPV code 72590000. The process commenced on 5th November 2025, and stakeholders are advised that the engagement phase will conclude on 16th December 2025. The procurement, although in the preliminary stage, targets a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, and beyond, potentially making it an extensive project with substantial reach.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and education sectors, particularly those capable of delivering innovative platforms. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs), opening doors for diverse business growth and collaboration. With DSIT based in London, interested businesses with the relevant expertise are encouraged to engage in this process, as it offers a platform for growth and the potential for substantial future partnerships in executing a globally-reaching technology education platform.

## Notice

Early engagement for Pre-Procurement Engagement for a TechFirst Technology Education Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb170ae6-8958-4f55-8fd7-5a2ddcfeb0d5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb170ae6-8958-4f55-8fd7-5a2ddcfeb0d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb170ae6-8958-4f55-8fd7-5a2ddcfeb0d5
  5th November 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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