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Geospatial Commission - Population Movement Data Purchase - BT Active Intelligence Contract Award Notice

DSIT

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Geospatial Commission awarding a contract to BT Active Intelligence for the purchase of population movement data. Funded by the HMT shared outcomes fund, this initiative supports a cross-government pilot project aimed at leveraging accurate, aggregated, and anonymised population data. The buying organisation, DSIT, based in York, England, has utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 30 April 2026, marking the contract as active from 30 September 2024, with the procurement stage classified as 'award'. The project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems within the South East region of the United Kingdom, and commands a budget of £78,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in population data analytics, software solutions, or information systems. It would particularly appeal to SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability for such entities. Companies capable of providing innovative data solutions and those seeking to expand their service offerings in government-related projects will find this procurement advantageous for business growth. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses can strengthen their market position within the realm of governmental data usage and establish cross-sector relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Geospatial Commission - Population Movement Data Purchase - BT Active Intelligence Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The Geospatial Commission is being funded by the HMT shared outcomes fund to run a pilot that looks at population movement data and it's cross -government use. This project record is a direct award to BT for 6 months access to their Active Intelligence product. This is population movement data which is aggregated and anonymised. The data is (currently) unique in it's accuracy. It will be accessed by our pilot participants via an external dashboard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9ec2c61-1469-4d81-990e-7359bc3a0083
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294432cc-71bc-4ce3-a4dc-acd8cbc016a1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 29 May 2026 1-2 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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