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Provision of Data Platform Development and Support for Department for Business and Trade

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade engaged in a procurement process for the development and support of their Data Hub Customer Relationship Management system. The procurement, falling under the "Data services" industry category, required multidisciplinary teams to provide assistance through a call-off framework agreement, boosting the capacity of the existing civil service. This tender, identified as "Provision of Data Platform Development and Support," was classified as "complete" at the award stage. The contract was valued at £6,800,000 and spans from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2029. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other international regions, with the headquarters in London, England.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method highlighted suitability for such businesses. With Made Tech Limited having been awarded the contract, other tech firms specialising in CRM systems and having expertise in Python/Django and React/Node could greatly benefit by seeking similar contracts or partnerships. The contract aims to support international trade and investment data management, providing continual engagement over a four-year period, a prospect attractive for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in government digital services and data-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Data Platform Development and Support for Department for Business and Trade

Notice Description

To Support Data Hub Development through multidisciplinary teams, working on a Call-Off Contract basis, is required to supplement existing civil service capacity on the Department for Business and Trade's "Data Hub" Customer Relationship Management system. Built using Python/Django and React/Node, the system tracks how staff enable billions of pounds of international-trade-and-investment-each-year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8dce77c-e9ab-4abc-bae9-9a8b94eedb29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c6cb5a-bd26-401a-98f9-0a7406af662c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
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
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MADE TECH

Further Information

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