---
title: "UKEF Managed Desktop"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05170d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05170d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK EXPORT FINANCE"
published: "2025-07-17"
---

# UKEF Managed Desktop

Buyer: UK EXPORT FINANCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05170d

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## Summary

The UK Export Finance, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the "UKEF Managed Desktop" project. This tender, with an estimated value of £7,200,000, aims to provide external support for their in-house IT Helpdesk services. Classified under the IT services industry category, the process is at the planning stage with further notices expected to be published by 29 March 2026. The project is anticipated to commence on 30 July 2026 and run until 29 July 2029, with potential for renewal. Located in the UK, the notice emphasizes transparency in public spending under the Procurement Act 2023 but does not currently require responses.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and support services, particularly those experienced in managing desktop environments within government settings. Firms with a proven ability to handle large-scale IT infrastructures will find this an attractive prospect for growth, especially if they have a strong track record of delivering reliable and efficient IT solutions. Engaging with this opportunity can help expand their portfolio by collaborating with a prominent public authority and pave the way for further government-related projects.

## Notice

External support to UKEF in-house IT Helpdesk. Please note, this is a UK001 Pipeline Notice, which is a new legal requirement for contracting authorities under the Procurement Act 23. These notices are required for transparency of public spend and do not formally launch a procurement procedure therefore no response is required. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040803-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK EXPORT FINANCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| 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

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 09:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040803-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 13:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022679-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040803-2025
  17th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022679-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukexportfinance.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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