Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be0-13cb-71f0-9614-675078e6e1b1/dfc-commercial-services-branch-dfc-strategic-partnership-framework-pre-mar pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DFC - Commercial Services Branch - DfC Strategic Partnership Framework – Pre-Market Engagement [Department for Communities](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-communities) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £5,000,000 Published 1 Jun 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Business intelligence software development services Systems and technical consultancy services Business analysis consultancy services Information technology requirements review services System implementation planning services Software integration consultancy services Software consultancy services Project management consultancy services Computer-related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06aa9f-2026-06-01T15:44:30+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa9f-2026-06-01T15:44:30+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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