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title: "Children and Families DDT Portfolio"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e34"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Children and Families DDT Portfolio

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e34

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Children and Families DDT Portfolio" is being managed by the Department for Education, a public authority within the central government. This process seeks to establish a multi-capability contract to deliver digital outcomes supporting the government's key mission pillars of Best Start in Life and Family Security. The contract involves information technology services and strategic planning and review of information systems, with activities located within the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is carried out through a selective method as an award under a framework. The planned contract period begins on 26th November 2026 and extends until 26th November 2030, with the potential for renewal until 2031. The total estimated value of the tender is £40 million, with a gross budget of £48 million, and it was last updated on 20th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in digital transformation and strategic planning. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) owing to its competitive bidding environment under a framework agreement. Winning this contract can provide businesses with a stable, long-term revenue stream and the prestige of partnering with a central government department. Companies with the capabilities to deliver comprehensive digital solutions tailored to support children and family services will be in a strong position to benefit from this procurement process.

## Notice

A single multi capability contract is required that can deliver digital outcomes for a large programme of activity to support priority programmes across two of the governments key mission pillars, Best Start in Life and Family Security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046695-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 18:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046695-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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