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Local Government Architecture Model - Planning and Development Refinement

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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04 Sep 2026 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

DSIT commissioned specialist services to refine the Planning and Development business area of the Local Government Architecture Model. The work covers research, stakeholder engagement and content design, delivered by subject-matter experts. It is a professional consultancy and computer support service, classified under CPV 72600000, rather than a construction or software supply contract. The requirement supports the development of guidance and content for local government architecture in planning and development. Delivery may take place across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The buyer is the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, based at Whitehall in London.

This procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Unboxed Consulting Limited on 21 August 2026 for £18,720 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 24 August 2026 to 30 October 2026. The tender closed on 21 August 2026. The procurement is for services and was assessed through the framework call-off route. The award is active, with Unboxed Consulting Limited identified as the supplier. The opportunity was considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award shows demand for compact, specialist consultancy assignments supporting public-sector digital architecture and planning services. Credible competitors for a future requirement would need subject-matter expertise in local government planning and development, together with the ability to carry out structured research, engage effectively with stakeholders and turn findings into clear, usable content. The work suits an SME able to provide senior specialists who can operate within a framework call-off and deliver focused outputs over a short assignment. Relevant experience should include public-sector or local-government policy and service design, architecture or transformation work, and the communication skills needed to shape guidance for professional and non-technical audiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Government Architecture Model - Planning and Development Refinement

Notice Description

Subject matter experts to provide research, engagement, and content design for the Local Government Architecture Model Planning and Development Business Area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bed8e86-3162-48f8-ae39-b48016a9d482
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7e60b1-1743-4148-9b2a-0080a0b35ac1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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

Unboxed Consulting Ltd

Further Information

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