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10 Apr 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority based in London, has completed the procurement for a software platform titled "SwapCard for Export Summit". This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Packages and Information Systems (CPV 48000000) and is intended for managing engagement between Commercial Officers, International Buyers, and UK-based companies during the Export Summit road-show events. The procurement process used was direct and below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Swapcard UK Limited on 11th March 2025 and will run from 12th March 2025 to 10th March 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £45,324, and its procurement stage is currently recorded as Award and Contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in software development and event management sectors, particularly those that specialise in creating dynamic engagement platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Swapcard UK Limited, which was the winning supplier, would be well-suited for such contracts. Businesses that can offer innovative technological solutions to enhance interaction and collaboration during large-scale events can leverage this type of contract for substantial growth and market visibility within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SwapCard for Export Summit

Notice Description

DBT require a platform that will allow us to manage engagement between Commercial Officers, International Buyers and UK Based Companies across several sectors. This is for the Export Summit road-show events

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014348-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,770 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Business & 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 2DY
Postcode Area
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

Swapcard UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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