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UK6 Jobs Data for Industrial Strategy

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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05 Mar 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, a central government authority based in London, has completed the award stage for its procurement titled "UK6 Jobs Data for Industrial Strategy," categorised under data supply services. This initiative, vital to the department's contributions to the UK's Industrial Strategy, involves a direct procurement method without competition and is below threshold. The contract valued at £13,650, was awarded to TextKernel on 5th March 2026, with the contract set to run from 7th April 2026 to 6th April 2027. A future signature milestone is scheduled for 17th March 2026.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those with experience in supplying raw data integrations, to explore similar contracts within public authorities. SMEs like TextKernel, which fit the profile for direct, below-threshold procurements, can realise substantial business growth by tailoring their offerings to meet the strategic data needs of government departments. Engaging in such tenders positions businesses to forge durable relationships with influential public sector clients, enhancing their market presence and expanding their operations across Europe.

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Notice Title

UK6 Jobs Data for Industrial Strategy

Notice Description

Contract awarded to TextKernel, a data supplier who provide jobs data which informs and impacts DSIT's contribution to the Industrial Strategy. Data has been used since 2022 and it is considered a business-critical dataset within the department. The data is sent to the subject matter expert as raw data, and is also now available as a CBAS integration, which means that it is accessible by unlimited users within DSIT in a user-friendly way across the department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019822-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

TEXTKERNEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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