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Provision of DBT Development Environment Discovery Project

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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04 Jul 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Provision of DBT Development Environment Discovery Project" has been awarded and is at the Award stage. The Department for Business and Trade, headquartered in London, oversaw this procurement, which focuses on software programming and consultancy services. The procurement, completed via a call-off from a framework agreement, has engaged Informed Solutions to deliver an eight-week project, starting 16 June 2025. This project spans multiple regions, including the UK and various international locations, supporting the Department’s digital transformation efforts with a focus on cybersecurity requirements. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 72200000, allocated a budget of £195,300.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in software development and consultancy, particularly those that have expertise in digital transformation and cybersecurity. As the procurement method was selective, aligning with framework agreements, businesses already positioned within these frameworks are best suited to compete. The project reinforces the provider's portfolio by aligning with government-focused digital security needs, paving the way for future projects in the public sector and international markets. Businesses looking to grow in these areas may find such tenders to be strategic engagements for long-term positioning.

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Notice Title

Provision of DBT Development Environment Discovery Project

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has procured services from Informed Solutions to deliver an 8-week GDS-aligned discovery project focused on scoping and designing a secure development environment. The project supports DBT's digital transformation and addresses evolving cybersecurity and operational needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca52c2e1-a85c-4dd2-a5a2-e518674dc0c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66e7cd0-19a0-4755-888a-e263e4c9d514
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
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

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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