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NDTP - Ontology

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NDTP - Ontology" was managed by the Department for Business and Trade, headquartered in London, England. This process falls under the industry category of data services and involves the development and refinement of an Information Exchange System (IES). The selective procurement method was employed, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, to identify suitable suppliers. The tender reached the award stage with the contract valued at £600,000, and its period extends from 7th May 2025 to 7th May 2026. The completion status of the tender indicates a successful conclusion, with awards made to Belay Limited and Viable Data Ltd, ensuring a distribution of tasks across various UK and international locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those capable of delivering ontological support to complex information systems across multi-sector environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the call for adaptable, robust, and scalable solutions. Companies with expertise in maintaining compatibility with existing standards and frameworks can benefit from participating in similar tenders, thereby enhancing their visibility and expanding their market reach in both domestic and international arenas.

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Notice Title

NDTP - Ontology

Notice Description

The NDTP requires a team of ontologists to support the ongoing development, extension, and refinement of IES. IES is a critical component of the IA, providing a common ontology that facilitates seamless information exchange across various sectors and data sources. The challenge is to ensure that the IES remains robust, scalable, and adaptable to the evolving needs of multiple sectors, while maintaining compatibility with existing standards and frameworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1546fa8-a829-4957-9c8f-d528a8dd313e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a41f26-e650-4720-be17-4b7b8af965c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 7 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and 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
2
Supplier Names

BELAY

VIABLE DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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