DFC - Commercial Services Branch - DfC Strategic Partnership Framework – Pre-Market Engagement

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Estimated value

£5.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

01 Jun 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) is undertaking this Pre Market Engagement (PME) exercise on behalf of DFC, and are inviting suppliers who may have an interest in this competition. The Department for Communities (DfC), is seeking to establish a single supplier Strategic Partner Framework Agreement for the provision of Professional Services to DfC and participating Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs). The successful Supplier shall be responsible for managing and delivering Professional Services in accordance with the Framework Agreement, this Specification and the associated Contract Documents. In order to support delivery of its strategic objectives, DfC and participating ALBs (the Buyer) require access to specialist Professional Services where in house capability or capacity is not available or appropriate. This will be in the form of consultancy support or other professional services, including staff substitution. The Buyer therefore proposes to establish a single supplier Strategic Partner Framework Agreement to support delivery of strategic priorities through defined Work Packages.

Scope

Reference
ID 6441797
Total value
£5,000,000 excluding VAT
£6,000,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
23 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2028
Possible extension to 23 Aug 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
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72212482
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72600000
72800000
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79411100
79412000
79140000
79900000
75111200
66170000
66000000
70000000
70332200
70331000
92000000
92500000
70332000
79300000
79310000
75300000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)