Assessment of DDaT Operating Model

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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16 Jun 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process spearheaded by the Department for Business and Trade, located in the Old Admiralty Building, Whitehall, London, involved the assessment of the DDaT Operating Model, a project within the business and management consultancy services category. This tender, identified as a selective procurement method and concluded through a call-off from a framework agreement, was for consultancy services to deliver a diagnostic assessment of the current operating model and recommend future improvements. The contract commenced on 18 May 2026 and is due to finish on 18 August 2026. This award stage was recently completed, with the contract valued at £276,000. The procurement covered multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 22 April 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in benchmarking and government model assessments. The opportunity allows businesses equipped with strategic insights and consultancy skills to expand their portfolio within government contracts. Gate One Limited, an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the scope for similar businesses to engage with and grow through government procurement avenues. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and frameworks for assessing and future-proofing government functions would be well-suited for such contracts, highlighting the potential for growth and diversification in services provided to public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Assessment of DDaT Operating Model

Notice Description

This contract has now been awarded and is published for transparency services. Consultancy to deliver an 8-10 week diagnostic to assess the current DDaT operating model, benchmark it against appropriate government comparators (to be agreed between supplier and DBT the appropriate comparators), and provide options and recommendations to future proof the function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bc92431-7029-4487-ab8a-ec5db6640526
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb93491-cf5a-4e1f-9bb3-64836bf3d9df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATE ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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