--- title: "Engineering Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068860" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068860" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068860.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068860.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC" published: "2026-04-22" --- # Engineering Framework Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068860 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068860) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068860.json) ## Summary The British Business Bank Plc, a central government public authority, intends to establish an Engineering Framework comprising multiple lots for various engineering services. The procurement process, currently at the planning stage, is documented as a planned procurement notice. The framework covers services such as software engineering, AI and automation, service design, and digital services, to be implemented across the United Kingdom. The competitive open procurement method facilitated by a flexible procedure includes an invitation to tender and presentation stages, with deadlines for enquiries set for 9th June 2026 and tender submissions concluding by 16th June 2026. The award period concludes on the 31st of July 2026, marking important milestones in the timeline. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technology services, especially those with expertise in software development, AI, DevOps, and UI/UX design. With a gross framework value of £14.76 million, distributed across individual lots, businesses can secure a foothold in areas such as application design and digital platform development. Suitably designed for SMEs and VCSEs, this tender process encourages wide participation, allowing smaller entities to compete alongside larger corporations in reshaping digital service delivery. By engaging in this framework, businesses can leverage government contracts to enhance their portfolio and grow through strategic partnerships within this governmental project. ## Notice British Business Bank plc ("British Business Bank" or "BBB" or "Buyer") is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of Engineering Services. Lot 1 - Software Engineering and Application Design Lot 2 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) suppliers - AI, Automation, and Intelligent Systems Design Lot 3 - Service Design Lot 4 - Dev Ops - Platform Engineering Lot 5 - Product Design User Interface Lot 6 - Digital Services Web Product Development ### Lot Information Software Engineering and Application Design This lot provides access to specialist suppliers to design, build, modernise, and support secure digital products and services that meet user and organisational needs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) suppliers - AI, Automation, and Intelligent Systems Design This lot provides access to suppliers with specialist capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and intelligent systems design. It enables organisations to rethink and transform how they use people, data, technology, and processes through the safe, ethical, and effective adoption of AI. Service Design This lot provides access to suppliers with specialist expertise in service design, user-centred design, and end-to-end service transformation. It enables organisations to design or redesign services that meet user needs, align to policy intent, remove friction, and deliver improved outcomes for citizens, employees, and operational teams. Platform Engineering This lot provides access to suppliers with specialist expertise in DevOps, cloud engineering, and platform engineering. It enables organisations to design, build, modernise, and operate secure, scalable digital platforms that support rapid, reliable, and automated delivery of digital services. Product Design User Interface This Lot provides access to specialist product and UI/UX designers to create intuitive, accessible digital web interfaces. It supports the delivery of high-quality designs, prototypes, and design systems that can be easily built by engineering teams, with designers available across all delivery stages. Digital Services Web Product Development This lot provides access to specialist suppliers to design, deliver, and improve digital services and platforms. It supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of accessible, user-centred digital products through individual specialists, multidisciplinary teams, or end-to-end delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036545-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,300,000 | | Lots value | £12,300,000 | | 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2GQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | 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 - 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72262000 - Software development services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2026 at 11:18 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036545-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036545-2026 22nd April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/buyers - 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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