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Incident Notification Tool

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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04 Sep 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in London has completed the 'Incident Notification Tool' procurement process, focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the awarding phase was finalised with the contract starting on 25 August 2025 and ending on 24 August 2026. Key activities took place in London, with the award published on 4 September 2025. The total contract value is £6,876,936, aligning with the central objectives of enhancing IT services infrastructure.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those able to deliver expert consulting, software development, and support services. Large-scale firms like Ultima Business Solution Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract, indicate the competitiveness of such tenders, which are ideally suited for medium to large enterprises with robust technical capabilities, although it is accessible to SMEs as well. Participating businesses can leverage such contracts to strengthen their experience, broaden their client portfolio, and enhance their reputation within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

Incident Notification Tool

Notice Description

Horizon scanning tool

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a8e4d27-f2a4-4e2f-8b11-4bad2aba1fb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f76f694-e8f3-4aff-b324-8bd9fe044059
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
£6,876,936 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,876,936 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2026 6-12 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Anthea Simon
Contact Email
anthea.simon@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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