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title: "Charity Commission Futures Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d721"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Charity Commission Futures Programme

Buyer: THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d721

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## Summary

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is in the planning stage of the "Charity Commission Futures Programme," a part of their Digital Transformation initiative spanning over three years. This procurement process, classified under IT services and software systems, invites suppliers to engage with ongoing developments and strategic goals. The engagement session is scheduled for 24th August, and suppliers must register their interest by 21st August. The programme aims to commence contracts on 18th December 2026, with completion targeted for 31st March 2028. The procurement process includes an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is taking place primarily within the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the IT services sector, particularly for businesses offering expertise in software development, consulting, and internet services. Companies capable of contributing to the digital transformation and innovation within public sector services are well-positioned to benefit. The inclusion of SMEs suggests an accessible entry into government contracts, encouraging diverse and competitive participation. By engaging in this programme, businesses can establish valuable partnerships and expand their experience and portfolio within the public authority landscape.

## Notice

The Charity Commission is currently in Year 1 of a 3-year Digital Transformation Programme (the "Futures Programme") and invites prospective suppliers to attend a Supplier Engagement session to provide an overview of the Futures Programme as a whole, the work underway and our intended outcomes for the programme as well as a Commercial update. The contract start and end dates included in this notice cover the remaining period of the programme - actual start and end dates will be determined by individual procurement exercises. Previous notices shared on Contracts Finder can be found below: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df22275-078e-4dc4-9014-c1e991b0daf7 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df22275-078e-4dc4-9014-c1e991b0daf7

### Planning Information

To register interest in attending the engagement session on 24th August 15:00 - 16:00, Suppliers are asked to complete the information in the following form by midday on Friday 21st August https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Mxqa0Wn3Ly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073096-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7YX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 10:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073096-2026
- 30 Jul 2026 at 08:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073096-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071971-2026
  30th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Mxqa0Wn3Ly
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df22275-078e-4dc4-9014-c1e991b0daf7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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