--- title: "Technical and Operations Delivery Partners Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06758c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06758c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06758c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06758c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FCDO SERVICES" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Technical and Operations Delivery Partners Framework Buyer: FCDO SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06758c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06758c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06758c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Technical and Operations Delivery Partners Framework" is currently in the tender stage, initiated by FCDO Services, a central government authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement with up to two suppliers, focusing on delivering specialist expertise and innovation in technical analysis and project management consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation, and the main procurement category is services. The deadline for tender submissions is 26th August 2026, with a total estimated value of £24,000,000. The contract is expected to start on 1st October 2026 and may be extended after the initial three-year period. The award of contracts is anticipated to be completed by 11th September 2026, covering various regions across the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specializing in technical analysis and project management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it a viable opportunity for growing companies to partner with FCDO Services in delivering strategic programmes and cutting-edge solutions. The framework is designed to increase delivery capacity and improve operational efficiency, offering valuable chances for companies to expand their portfolios and gain access to public sector projects. The open procedure and framework agreement structure, with competitive elements for individual statements of work, make it especially suitable for innovative firms capable of providing both strategic input and practical implementation in the public sector. ## Notice The Authority is looking to establish a framework with 2 suppliers. This framework will establish a trusted ecosystem of strategic partners capable of providing specialist expertise, independent assurance, innovation and delivery capacity. It will support the successful delivery of strategic programmes, reduce delivery and operational risk, strengthen governance, improve decision-making and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies and modern engineering practices ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 36 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months ### Planning Information FCDOS Services wish to carry out preliminary market engagement to understand the numbers and types of suppliers who would be interested in this opportunity. To facilitate the goals of the engagement, interested parties should email FCDOS.ICTCategory@fcdo.gov.uk if you are able to source/provide. To be clear the information received will not be scored at this time, however full tender documentation will follow in due course. Next steps - Following receipt of an email expressing interest in this market engagement the Authority respond with a market engagement questionnaire for you to complete and return to us with a closing date of the 10th of April 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070483-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 10 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK19 7BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 15:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070483-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 15:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028094-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070483-2026 24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028094-2026 26th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/error.html?_ncp=1643206586561.491942-1 https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/error.html?_ncp=1643206586561.491942-1 ## Notice URLs - https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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