---
title: "Software Engineering Services Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c47"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2025-08-04"
---

# Software Engineering Services Partner

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c47

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is planning a procurement process for Software Engineering Services, titled "Software Engineering Services Partner." This planned tender is classified under IT services—encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support—and is central to the public authority within the United Kingdom's central government sector. Located in Newport, UK, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant gross budget projected at £7,200,000. The contract is set to span from 24 August 2025 to 23 August 2029, providing a zero committal agreement for a discovery partner to deliver Statements of Work (SOW) based on outcomes. Stakeholders should note the future communication date confirmed as 5 August 2025, which marks the announcement of further procurement details.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for companies operating within the IT services industry, especially those with expertise in consulting and software development. The ONS is seeking a discovery partner to manage individual outcome-based Statements of Work, which can offer firms the chance to showcase their strategic approach and technical capabilities. Businesses with a track record in providing IT solutions to governmental bodies are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The large financial allocation signifies potential for vast business engagements and sustainable partnerships, making it a lucrative prospect for firms aiming to expand their influence in the public authority sector.

## Notice

A Discovery partner to take on individual SOW's on an outcomes basis. Contract will be zero committal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045648-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| 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

- 4 Aug 2025 at 12:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045648-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045648-2025
  4th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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