Award

Award of Business Disability Forum Partnership (membership renewal)

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of Business Disability Forum Partnership (membership renewal)." This process falls under the services category, specifically related to membership organisation services. The procurement was implemented using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement is situated in London, UK, and the contract period begins on 2nd February 2026, ending on 31st December 2026. The awarded contract has a total gross value of £30,960 (with a net value of £25,800) and was signed on the starting date of the contract period.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialist membership services, especially those focusing on enhancing accessibility and supporting businesses to improve disability inclusivity. Large organisations already positioned within this sector may find growth potential by maintaining partnerships with central government entities like the Department for Transport. The direct procurement practice illustrates a tailored need, suitable for well-established suppliers with a track record of delivering similar services within the UK's public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Business Disability Forum Partnership (membership renewal)

Notice Description

Business Disability Forum Partnership (membership renewal), expiring on 31/12/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010120-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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 TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM

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