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Critical Minerals - Demand Aggregation Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Critical Minerals - Demand Aggregation Platform". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement utilized a direct method, executed below threshold without competition, resulting in a consultancy service award to Deloitte LLP. The contract period commenced on 20 January 2026 and is set to conclude by 30 March 2026, with a total contract value of £50,000. This project plays a critical role in consolidating findings for the Critical Minerals Strategy through stakeholder engagements.

This tender represents a strong opportunity for large consultancy firms specializing in technical and systems consultancy to engage with government projects focused on strategic resource management. Companies geared towards providing innovative solutions and stakeholder communication strategies are well-positioned to contribute and gain from such collaborations. Although this particular tender was awarded directly to Deloitte LLP, businesses in the field can explore similar forthcoming opportunities to partner with governmental bodies in initiatives that support policy and strategic planning efforts within the minerals and resources industry.

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Notice Title

Critical Minerals - Demand Aggregation Platform

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a PS50,000.00 consultancy contract to Deloitte. The service is to conduct stakeholder engagements which will inform a pilot proposal consolidating findings and recommendations to feed into the Critical Minerals Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006063-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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