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Project_4973 - Digital Adoption Trial 2

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Project_4973 - Digital Adoption Trial 2" was carried out by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), headquartered in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. It involved running trials to assist SMEs in increasing digital adoption across various regions, potentially at the Mayoral Combined Authority level. The procurement approach was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awarding stage is now complete, with a contract awarded to Verian Group UK Limited on 7th November 2025. The total contract value is £316,981.45, with the contract period spanning from 7th November 2025 to 7th May 2027.

This tender creates numerous business growth opportunities, especially for entities experienced in delivering digital transformation and consultancy services. Businesses that have the capability to address motivational and capability barriers in the SME sector would find this tender particularly relevant. As the procurement method was selective, involving a dynamic purchasing system, there is a need for businesses to stay involved in these systems to qualify for such opportunities. Companies with a strong regional presence and understanding of local SME challenges, preferably those that qualify as SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. The contract’s goal to improve the productivity of SMEs through digital adoption makes it valuable for consultancy firms specialising in digitalisation strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project_4973 - Digital Adoption Trial 2

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) are keen to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) become more productive by increasing their levels of digital adoption. DBT want to undertake a second recruitment trial and advice trial project, to assess the effectiveness of different advisory approaches and recruitment strategies. DBT will run a recruitment trial and an advice trial. Trials will test solutions to key motivational and capability barriers (e.g. lack of urgency, risk aversion, lack of awareness and knowledge). Taking lessons from previous programmes, we are keen to deliver these trials regionally, recognising local networks, trusted intermediaries and a better understanding of local issues facing SMEs. These regions will likely be at the Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) level. DBT has selected a delivery partner for this project. 'Delivery partner' refers to the local authority that will deliver the advice as part of the advice trial and the recruitment methods, as part of the recruitment trial.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddd9783d-b9a6-4ab4-ad38-b0455a87a555
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ab7acc-acbc-4b19-b061-1a7807c9228c
Current Stage
Award
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
£316,981 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£316,981 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 7 May 2027 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
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
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

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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