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AV Data Workstream - Technical Advisory Support

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AV Data Workstream - Technical Advisory Support" is managed by the Department for Transport, a central government authority located in London, UK. This project falls under the services industry category and involves technical services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract start date set for 6th April 2026, concluding by 6th May 2027, with a possibility for extension until 5th April 2029. This direct award contract employs a Single Tender Action (STA) due to the technical nature of the requirements, as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023. The anticipated contract value is £724,500 (£600,000 net), awarded to NSEE-UK Ltd, based in Birmingham, due to their expertise in niche areas related to the AV Act 2024 and digital systems accreditation.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies with specialist technical advisory capabilities, especially those experienced with government digital systems and the AV Act's requirements. Businesses with a focus on niche technical skill sets, particularly SMEs, can leverage opportunities like these to establish themselves within government procurement frameworks. Given the project's complex nature, organisations with a proven track record in managing third-party delivery partners and navigating government compliance will find this tender particularly beneficial. This contract reflects the growing need for specialised consultancy in the evolving field of digital systems, presenting an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in this domain to expand their service offerings and government clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AV Data Workstream - Technical Advisory Support

Notice Description

* DfT requires specialist expertise from industry, organisations and individuals that covers a range of specialist technical delivery requirements including, but not limited to, experience of working with GDS, DfT Digital, and DfT's agencies to achieve accreditation of digital systems (including submission of Secure By Design documentation), a detailed understanding of the requirements of the AV Act 2024, and experience of managing third party delivery partners to pass the GDS and relevant spend control assessments. This paper seeks to establish the reasons for a Single Tender Action (STA) to acquire services from NSEE-UK Ltd. * As per the Procurement Act 2023, the reason for requesting this STA comes under 6(a): where competition is absent for technical reasons. This is due to the niche specialist skillset, experience, and expertise required from government, industry, and the wider marketplace. There is only a limited number of active industry players who can offer advisory services to DfT due to the nature of the AV Data Workstream, which is in a highly technical but relatively immature position (i.e. the discovery phase) with a small policy and delivery team that is continuing to upskill in line with the wider AV Act Implementation Programme. * By contracting NSEE-UK Ltd on this basis, this will allow the AV Data Workstream to continue as expected with low-risk to delivery and still meet the expectations of ministers and high interest, high influence stakeholders from across the AV Act Implementation Programme.

Procurement Information

As per the Procurement Act 2023, the reason for requesting this STA comes under 6(a): where competition is absent for technical reasons. This is due to the niche specialist skillset, experience, and expertise required from government, industry, and the wider marketplace. There is only a limited number of active industry players who can offer advisory services to DfT due to the nature of the AV Data Workstream, which is in a highly technical but relatively immature position (i.e. the discovery phase) with a small policy and delivery team that is continuing to upskill in line with the wider AV Act Implementation Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 6 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NSEE-UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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