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2025-079 Assessment of NESO's DD&T Progress

OFGEM

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18 Feb 2026 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, based in London, has completed its procurement process for the project titled "2025-079 Assessment of NESO's DD&T Progress." The procurement falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services, with additional classifications related to research and software management services. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, with Coforge UK Ltd as the supplier, commencing from 9 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. Although the tender process has concluded, the award was officially published on 18 February 2026, ensuring transparency in the procurement stages.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for entities involved in project management consultancy and system management software solutions. The procurement involved a substantial financial commitment of £120,000, highlighting substantial business growth potential through collaboration with NESO and Ofgem. Businesses adept in managing research, system software, and cost monitoring frameworks would find this project engaging. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have suitability for such contracts, presenting an avenue for further growth and involvement in regulatory incentive schemes with Ofgem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-079 Assessment of NESO's DD&T Progress

Notice Description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) continue to spend significantly on their Data Digital & Technology (DD&T) portfolio. As part of Ofgem's assessment of NESO's performance under the regulatory incentives scheme, Ofgem will monitor their spend on DD&T through the cost monitoring framework. The supplier will assess and respond to NESO review of a series of recommendations made by the supplier, as well as complete a spot check assessment of key NESO investments and provide a recommendation on the scope of the cost monitoring framework going forwards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0e14db5-04f8-40ae-a806-8e19c672925f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6283ce-035a-43a5-98aa-7b288425b1db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

48781000 - System management software package

72212331 - Project management software development services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COFORGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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