---
title: "DFTc: GCD: Source to Contract Re-Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052345"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2025-08-14"
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# DFTc: GCD: Source to Contract Re-Procurement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052345

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT), located in Great Minster House, London, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "DFTc: GCD: Source to Contract Re-Procurement", aimed at engaging suppliers for source-to-contract commercial platforms in the United Kingdom. The opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically targeting procurement software packages. A Request for Information is scheduled, with a deadline on 29th August 2025, to gather supplier input that will help shape the final specification and market approach. The process considers both SMEs and VCSEs for the planned contract period starting on 2nd September 2028, through to 1st September 2033, with potential extensions up to 2035.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers in the software and information systems sector, particularly those focused on procurement and contracting solutions. Businesses with capabilities in providing robust commercial platforms for source-to-contract processes can find growth opportunities by aligning their solutions to meet DfT's requirements. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to express their interest, providing a competitive edge in central government procurements, not only fulfilling immediate needs but potentially shaping future procurement strategies within the department.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) are looking to engage with suppliers of Source to Contract commercial platforms to understand what solutions are currently in the market to meet its requirements following the expiry of it's current contract in Sept 2028.

### Planning Information

The DfT are looking for potential suppliers to provide details on their system via a Request for Information. The information gathered will inform the future route to market and final specification for the requirement. Based on the information recieved further market engagement activities may take place.
Please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk FAO: Alexander Ludlam to request a copy of the RFI pack for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048739-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2028 - 1 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,200,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 11:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048739-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 13:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026562-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048739-2025
  14th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026562-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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