Planning

Digital Data User Centred Design Support

UK EXPORT FINANCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 11:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 10:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Export Finance as the buying organisation, seeking services within IT, specifically for Digital Data User Centred Design Support. Located in London, UK, this tender falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract start date of 11th March 2027 and an end date of 10th March 2030, with the potential for renewal. A planned future notice date is set for 20th November 2026. The procurement is being managed under the UK Procurement Act of 2023, and no formal response is required at this stage as it is a pipeline notice for transparency purposes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, with a project budget amounting to £8,000,000. Companies experienced in user-centred design, digital transformation, and IT consultancy will find this an excellent match for growth and exposure in governmental projects. With UK Export Finance involved, this contract ensures visibility and prestige, allowing businesses that align with public authority standards to expand their portfolio by engaging in large-scale public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Data User Centred Design Support

Notice Description

Pipeline for the re-procurement of the call-off contract for UKEF Digital Data User Centred Design Support. Please note, this is a UK001 Pipeline Notice, which is a new legal requirement for contracting authorities under the Procurement Act 23. These notices are required for transparency of public spend and do not formally launch a procurement procedure therefore no response is required. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05175e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067439-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2027 - 10 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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