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Project_4692 - Digital Adoption Trials

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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22 Jul 2025 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, has completed the procurement process for "Project_4692 - Digital Adoption Trials," focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract, valued at £300,499.20, was awarded to Verian Group UK Limited. The procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. The contract commenced on 26th June 2025 and will run through 26th August 2027, with a possibility of a six-month extension. The initiative targets diverse regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and beyond, aiming to enhance digital adoption among SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services focused on digital adoption and advisory roles. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and possibly voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to the government's digital adoption initiatives but also establish long-term engagements within the public sector, potentially expanding their client base and demonstrating their expertise in transformative digital strategies. Engaging in such contracts can provide a platform for growth in the competitive landscape of research and development consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project_4692 - Digital Adoption Trials

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade would like to understake a recruitment trial and an advice trial. The requirement is, to evaluate the effectiveness of different advisory approaches and recruitment strategies, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increase their levels of digital adoption. The requirement and subsequent contract shall be for a period of two (2) years and two (2) months, with the option to extend by six (6) months. The estimated value for the contract is PS500,000.00 for the initial contract period and is exclusive of VAT. If the contract is extended, the estimated value for the extension period will be PS110,000.00 and is exclusive of VAT. This Procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. Tenderers can submit a tender as part of a proposed consortium or with named sub-contractors, but the tender must be submitted by a single legal entity that will represent the consortium or group of economic operators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c4083b2-9352-4ea0-a82b-a36278645e0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b638acb-1d91-44cd-b05c-8c8038a23e26
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,499 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,499 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 26 Aug 2027 2-3 years
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 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
SW1P 3JA
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

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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