Planning

P2025-227 - Digital Supply Chain Hub - Virtual Hub Platform Development and Maintenance

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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PlanningUpdate

19 Dec 2025 at 12:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 12:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Digital Catapult, a public authority under the sub-central government in the UK, is undertaking a procurement process for the "Digital Supply Chain Hub - Virtual Hub Platform Development and Maintenance". This tender is classified within the IT services industry, including consulting, software development, and support, and encompasses projects based in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement seeks market input through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) ahead of a potential formal tender process, contingent upon funding confirmation by April 2026. Interested suppliers must complete the PME Response Questionnaire by 14th January 2026, with the indicative contract providing services from 1st April 2026, potentially extending through a maximum duration to 31st March 2029.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in IT services to make substantial contributions through the development and maintenance of the platform. Businesses possessing capabilities in digital transformation or with an interest in supporting platform migration efforts amid potential changes in project timelines will be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. The provision of indicative costs across varying delivery models also allows for diverse business growth strategies tailored to the contracting authority's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2025-227 - Digital Supply Chain Hub - Virtual Hub Platform Development and Maintenance

Notice Description

The Digital Supply Chain Hub Virtual Hub is an existing platform delivered by an external supplier. It currently hosts several features including dashboards, learning modules, matchmaking tools, forums, and a toolbox of digital supply chain resources. Digital Catapult requires market input to understand: * capability to continue development and maintenance of the Virtual Hub platform * capability to support or deliver a migration away from the incumbent architecture * appetite from suppliers to work within uncertain timelines due to unconfirmed funding * indicative costs for a range of delivery models * Programme continuation from April 2026 is not yet confirmed, and any procurement activity will be dependent on funding approval. Subject to funding confirmation, the indicative contract duration is 1 year, with an option to extend for two (2) further periods of 12 months each.

Planning Information

Digital Catapult is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice for the provision of a Ecosystem Mobilisation Platform and Maintenance. To participate in the PME, interested suppliers are required to read the Supplier Information Document and complete and return the Annex A - PME Response Questionnaire no later than Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 17:00hrs. Suppliers can access the PME documentation free of charge by registering on the MyTenders portal: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f597
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084851-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@digicatapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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