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Provision of a Digital Trade Corridor Pilot Initiative

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of a Digital Trade Corridor Pilot Initiative," located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on data services and software programming and consultancy services. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically designed for below-threshold, limited competition contracts. The process moved from the tender to the award stage, with the contract signed on 28th January 2026, effective until 5th April 2026. The contract, valued at £9,500 excluding VAT (£11,400 including VAT), requires digitalization of key trade documents and the work has been awarded to Boex UK Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their expertise in digital transformation and data services within the public sector. Companies that specialize in software development, particularly those skilled in digital document management and data integration, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The successful bidder, Boex UK Limited, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to contribute to and benefit from government projects, enhancing their portfolio and gaining valuable experience in dealing with central government departments.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Digital Trade Corridor Pilot Initiative

Notice Description

The Digital Trade Corridor Pilot Initaitive requires the supplier to digitalise key commercial trade documents such as packing lists, commercial invoices, seaway bills/bills of lading, and cargo manifests.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BOEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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