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Delivery of a Technology Maturity Improvement Service

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:24

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18 Jul 2025 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Business and Trade seeks to enhance the department's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) rating through a project titled "Delivery of a Technology Maturity Improvement Service". The tender is classified under the computer-related services category and requires service delivery across various international regions including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The procurement, which was conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement, has advanced to the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 5th March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 4th July 2025 to 3rd July 2028. The awarded supplier, SCC, was announced on 18th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and service improvement consulting, particularly those capable of advancing CMMI ratings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable participants given the procurement's framework. Involvement in this project allows businesses to expand their reach not only in the UK but in an international marketplace, fostering growth through partnership with a high-profile government department. This contract could prove advantageous for companies looking to establish or expand their influence in the public sector IT services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of a Technology Maturity Improvement Service

Notice Description

The top-level requirement for this opportunity is for a company to increase the Department's CMMI rating This work will require a look at all elements of service delivery within DDAT and ask a supplier to put forward a project plan and service description as to how the department can achieve this

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa3c9d8-dcbc-49ea-bd8a-a8e8579f8b79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ea69fe-3051-4f36-92f2-762496b31f5f
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

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,426,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,426,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jul 2028 3-4 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
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

SCC

Further Information

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