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

Digital Catapult

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 18:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Mar 2026 at 17:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 17:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
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 procurement process for the Digital Supply Chain Hub – Virtual Hub Platform Hosting, Development and Maintenance, initiated by Digital Catapult, has reached the award and contract stage. Digital Catapult, based in London, is a public undertaking involved in facilitating digital innovation in the UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 31st March 2026, commencing from 1st April 2026. The contract extends until 31st March 2027, with options for renewal up to 2029. The project focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, and was awarded to Ethical Fashion Group Limited. The complete procurement documents and developments can be accessed through the MyTenders portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in platform hosting, development, and maintenance. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions for digital platform operations and enhancements will find this contract beneficial. As the procurement targeted services above the threshold, it opens avenues for SMEs and firms looking to expand their operations in the digital services sector. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to collaborate with a major innovation facilitator in the UK, contributing to transformative projects within the manufacturing supply chain domain, aligning with the Made Smarter Innovation programme's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is seeking a supplier to support both the ongoing hosting, maintenance and development of the Digital Supply Chain Hub Platform and the potential delivery of new development, subject to programme funding and priorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: After the initial term option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period

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/040200-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,516 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,516 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Digital Catapult
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ethical Fashion Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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