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BICS Specialist Project Management and Business Analysis Expertise

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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30 Jan 2026 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has concluded the procurement process for the provision of specialist project management and business analysis consultancy services for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS). The award has been made to ERNST & YOUNG LLP, with the contract commencing on 29th January 2026 and set to run until 9th April 2026. Located in London, the contracting authority represents a central government public authority in the UK. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, and the process is in the award stage. The main industry category for this procurement is services, specifically business analysis consultancy services, aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, especially those with expertise in project management and business analysis. While ERNST & YOUNG LLP has been selected as the successful supplier for this particular contract, the need for such specialised services within government bodies is a continued area of demand. Businesses with strong capabilities in these areas could find future opportunities in similar contracts. Small to large consulting firms equipped with the resources to accommodate government projects and implement strategic industrial competencies would be well-suited to engage in this sector. Building a reputation through quality delivery could provide avenues for recurring government contracts, fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Title

BICS Specialist Project Management and Business Analysis Expertise

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have purchased consultancy services for specialist project management expertise and business analysis for the implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06128e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008296-2026
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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 9 Apr 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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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