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Data Workstream, AV Act Implementation Programme

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Dec 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Data Workstream, AV Act Implementation Programme" was undertaken by the Department for Transport (DfTc) to support the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. This contract, valued at £5,000,000, focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement, managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers a period from 15 December 2025 to 4 January 2028. The award stage of the procurement process was completed with Kainos Software Limited as the supplier. Key locations served under this contract include the United Kingdom and several international territories and regions, emphasizing the broad geographical impact of the services procured.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in digital transformations and software development. Businesses looking to expand globally could benefit from engagements in frameworks like these, with opportunities to serve diverse geographical markets. This project especially suits large-scale enterprises capable of handling extensive digital projects related to automated vehicle data, with smaller SMEs potentially involved through sub-contracting mechanisms thanks to the framework’s structure. Such contracts can open doors for strategic growth, innovation, and establishing long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Data Workstream, AV Act Implementation Programme

Notice Description

This contract is for an initial Discovery with potential for subsequent Alpha and Beta phases to support the AV Data Workstream which sits under the AV Act Implementation Programme. The digital discovery, will gather stakeholder insights, test assumptions and define the scope and critical questions for potential future exploration of solutions relating to the operationalisation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c1ecc53-744f-4ed8-a96a-16fb5a704dd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58433f-30dd-4355-a730-ca49b6abd733
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Jason Thrupp
Contact Email
jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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