--- title: "Strategic IT Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Strategic IT Services Framework Buyer: PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ad.json) ## Summary Portsmouth Water Limited is initiating a tender for a Strategic IT Services Framework, aligned with their IT Transformation programme, located in Havant, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under IT services such as consulting and software development, follows an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is in the tender stage, with expression of interest deadlines set for 4th August 2026. Key aspects of the tender include transformation advisory, cyber security, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and IT operational solutions, valued at £40 million with a gross value of £48 million. The process will culminate in award decisions by 25th August 2026, with contracts beginning in February 2027 and potentially extending to February 2035. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in strategic transformation, cyber security, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and operational IT solutions. Ideal candidates will offer expertise in providing innovative advisory and delivery services, with the ability to engage in competitive frameworks involving pre-selected partners. Businesses equipped to handle large-scale IT transformation projects and those with experience in secure and adaptive IT service solutions will find this procurement advantageous for expanding their reach and securing long-term partnerships with a prominent utility firm. The framework's structure and flexibility allow various IT service providers to participate and showcase their specialisations in a competitive environment. ## Notice Procurement of IT consultancy and delivery services aligned to Portsmouth Water's IT Transformation programme: Lot 1: Transformation Services - Lot 1a: Strategic Transformation Advisory and Delivery Services Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2a: Cyber Security Advisory Capability and Delivery Services Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2b: Data, Analytics, Automation and AI Advisory and Delivery Services Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2c: Cloud Network & Platform Infrastructure Advisory and Delivery Service Lot 2: Technical Services - Lot 2d: IT Operational Solutions For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Havant:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./4Z4YK79P3J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4Z4YK79P3J ### Lot Information Strategic Transformation Advisory and Delivery Services To provide advisory service to the transformation programme to support the production of a strategic roadmap for core IT services, capabilities and end state roadmap. To Provide delivery capabilities to lead or augment existing transformation delivery teams. Advisory *Technology & Data Strategy *Supplier, Product and Service Market Intelligence *Architecture Strategy *Governance *AI and Innovation Delivery *Drive transformation delivery within the Strategic IT Portfolio *Ensure governance processes are adhered to and provide overall assurance to the transformation programme *P3M Governance and assurance within the strategic portfolio Renewal: 2Y optional extension Cyber Security Advisory Capability and Delivery Services To provide Strategy / Roadmaps (incl. target state, business cases) *Enterprise / Solution / Data Architecture (output and plan) *Governance, Risk, Compliance & Assurance (incl. regulatory/audit support) *Provide Cyber advisory and assurance services for IT To provide specialist cyber security and operational resilience delivery capability focusing on *Security Architecture & Design *Security Operations (monitoring, vulnerability management, SIEM support) *Incident Response & Recovery* *Assurance, Testing & Compliance (pen testing, audits, control improvement) *Identity & Access Management *Security Awareness & Training (security awareness programme design and delivery, role-based training, policy/standard rollout communications, and support for building a security culture) Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension Data, Analytics, Automation and AI Advisory and Delivery Services To provide advisory and delivery services to support the transformation delivery in: *Data Strategy & Roadmap *Data Analytics Strategy and delivery *Data Architecture Strategy and Design *Data Engineering & Assurance *Data Security *AI Strategy & Delivery *Data Automation *Data Platforms & BI *Automation / RPA / Power Platform *Data Migration & Quality Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension Cloud Network & Platform Infrastructure Advisory and Delivery Service To provide strategic advisory and delivery services for: *Cloud Infrastructure, Hosting & Migration *Delivery of the IT infrastructure strategy & roadmap *Cloud migration *Network & Connectivity *Systems Integration, API Development *Platform Engineering & DevOps Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension IT Operational Solutions To provide strategic support services for: *IT Managed Service(s) / ITO / BPO *"One Stop Shop" IT solution which could include multiple IT commodities (e.g. software, hardware and professional services) Renewal: 2Y optional contract extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063387-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2027 - 11 Feb 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED | | Locality | HAVANT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO9 1LG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Havant | | Electoral ward | Havant St Faith's | | Westminster constituency | Havant | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 17:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063387-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063387-2026 6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18841 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4Z4YK79P3J - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Havant:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./4Z4YK79P3J - 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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