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BDUK Project Delivery Partner

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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15 Jul 2026 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "BDUK Project Delivery Partner" contract was managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in London, England. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on services such as consulting, software development, Internet support, and software implementation. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and progressed to the award stage on 15th July 2026. The contract period spans from 27th June 2026 to 26th July 2028, with an estimated total value of £8,557,653, aiming at service continuity and capability building for strategic digital transformation projects like Project Gigabit.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software services, particularly those offering expertise in cloud-centric data solutions. It is an excellent opportunity for companies of all sizes, including SMEs, that can provide innovative solutions and support large-scale digital transformation initiatives. The involvement in this contract allows suppliers to contribute to nationally significant projects such as the Shared Rural Network and the Gigabit Vouchers Scheme, providing a platform to enhance their service portfolios and engage in transformative IT projects with broad geographical delivery, including regions beyond the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BDUK Project Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Provision of a strategic delivery partner to provide Google-cloud centric data and application services supporting critical programmes such as Project Gigabit, Shared Rural Network and the Gigabit Vouchers Scheme. This contract ensures continuity of service and capability building for a duration of 2 years, underpinning BDUK's digital transformation and long-term strategy. Total estimated contract value is PS8,557,653

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4a23998-2b7f-4d63-bc36-006485fb7068
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b1a2612-8f9b-41e5-9868-88761c4efdd7
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

72263000 - Software implementation services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,557,653 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,557,653 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

SOFTSERVE SYSTEMS

Further Information

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