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Critical Minerals One Stop Shop and Clusters

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, focused on the "Critical Minerals One Stop Shop and Clusters" project in the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. The location for this project is London, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the "Award" stage, with the contract being signed on 25th November 2025, and remaining active until 17th February 2026. The procurement method was direct, completed below the threshold without competition, and the total contract value is £99,900 with a gross amount of £83,250.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in consultancy services within the critical minerals sector. It aims to consolidate resources and support skills development, providing an opportunity for businesses involved in these areas to engage with the central government's initiatives. Organisations that excel in delivering consultancy and support services in the UK's critical minerals industry would be well-poised to benefit from such government-led projects, especially given the strategic importance of developing this sector. The awarded supplier for this contract was the Commonwealth Critical Minerals Association, which demonstrates the value the government places on specialised expertise in critical minerals.

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Notice Title

Critical Minerals One Stop Shop and Clusters

Notice Description

Consultancy support to design and deliver an online 'one-stop shop' that shall consolidate resources, guidance, and support for the UK's critical minerals industry, and the delivery of a programme of events that shall support skills development in the sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077608-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@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
1
Supplier Name

COMMONWEALTH CRITICAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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