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DfT Connectivity Tool (beta to live)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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02 Feb 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in London has completed the procurement process for the project titled "DfT Connectivity Tool (beta to live)" in the IT services sector. This contract, structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry classification "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" and will be active from 15th September 2026 to 14th September 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been awarded to Version 1 Solutions Limited in September 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £4,200,000. The procurement process was selective, primarily aimed at providing opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the IT consulting and software development sectors. Companies that have experience in delivering IT services and have the capacity to engage in contracts of this scale will find this procurement particularly relevant. The selective method used in the procurement process suggests compatibility with well-established firms capable of fulfilling government contracts. Although large in scale, the tender encourages SME participation, making it suitable for businesses that are seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

DfT Connectivity Tool (beta to live)

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69ea8ce7-966d-4443-838d-d1dbdfb847fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd17c1e6-77c7-408c-ba5c-d2300cd8dc55
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
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2AA
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

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

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