--- title: "Enterprise Architecture SaaS Tool Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Enterprise Architecture SaaS Tool Request for Information Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067fd1.json) ## Summary The Home Office is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise (MEE) under the title "Enterprise Architecture SaaS Tool Request for Information". This initiative is aimed at exploring current market offerings in the Enterprise Architecture (EA) tooling landscape, specifically within a large, federated public sector environment. The process is in the planning stage, with a significant focus on understanding high-level capabilities, deployment models, and commercial structures. Interested suppliers were required to register by 14 April 2026, with RFI response submissions due by 20 April 2026. The procurement activity does not commit to any contractual arrangements, and future procurement will comply with regulations. Notably, the communications included a proposed notice update date of 1 September 2026, with contract execution foreseen between 30 September 2026 and 29 September 2027. The procurement primarily concerns the software package and information systems sector, centred in the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those experienced in Enterprise Architecture services. Companies with capabilities in security, data-handling approaches, and integration patterns will find themselves well-suited to contribute to this dialogue. While this MEE does not constitute a competitive process, participation could position suppliers advantageously for any forthcoming procurement activities aligned with the Home Office's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement recognises the potential contributions of smaller entities in shaping market capabilities and deployment models. This dialogue fosters an informed understanding of current industry practices and emerging solutions, paving the way for strategic growth and collaboration within the public sector's digital architecture initiatives. ## Notice *Update the notice to reflect the latest information. No further updates will be provided, as this notice relates solely to the RFI.* This Market Engagement Exercise (MEE) is being undertaken to understand current market offerings and capabilities in the Enterprise Architecture (EA) tooling landscape, particularly in the context of a large, federated public-sector environment. Responses will be used to build an informed view of the art of the possible, including high-level capabilities, deployment models, security and data-handling approaches, integration patterns, and typical commercial constructs. This MEE is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, competition, down-selection, or commitment to procure, appoint, or enter into any contractual arrangement. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement activity, should one take place. Any future commercial or procurement activity would be subject to separate approval and conducted in accordance with applicable procurement regulations. ### Planning Information This is a Request for Information (RFI) written exercise issued via Jaggaer. Suppliers who express an interest will be invited to participate through the Home Office Jaggaer portal. To confirm registration requirements or to express an interest in the RFI, please contact the Commercial Software Category Team at: CommercialSoftwareCategory@homeoffice.gov.uk For guidance on how to register on Jaggaer, suppliers may also submit a support request directly to Jaggaer Support via: https://jaggaer.my.site.com/SupplierSupportRequest/s/ If you experience any issues during the registration or submission process, please contact the Commercial Software Category Team using the email address above. The deadline for registering on Jaggaer is 12:00 PM on 14 April, and the deadline for submitting RFI responses is COP on 20 April. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073068-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2027 | | 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 | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48517000 - IT software package ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 10:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073068-2026 - 28 Jul 2026 at 08:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071047-2026 - 10 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032754-2026 - 10 Apr 2026 at 10:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032752-2026 - 10 Apr 2026 at 10:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032747-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073068-2026 3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071047-2026 28th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032754-2026 10th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032752-2026 10th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032747-2026 10th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://jaggaer.my.site.com/SupplierSupportRequest/s/ - 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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