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TechBridge Investment Accelerator Phase 3

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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09 Apr 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The "TechBridge Investment Accelerator Phase 3" procurement process was initiated by the Department for Business & Trade to support Ukrainian tech SMEs in expanding to the UK. The buyer, a central government authority based in London, has engaged in a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, to award the contract to Blue Lake VC. This contract, part of the services category under the CPV code 79990000, involves providing virtual and in-person training to improve SMEs' entrepreneurial skills and facilitate UK investment opportunities. The contract commenced on 9th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, with a contract value of £75,000.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in offering professional services geared towards business development and training. Companies specialising in consultancy, training, or investment facilitation, particularly those with experience working with tech SMEs or international markets, could find this type of procurement highly beneficial for growth. Additionally, the focus on supporting high-potential tech companies from Ukraine to establish a presence in the UK suggests opportunities for firms that can provide tailored strategic insight and support in navigating new markets.

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Notice Title

TechBridge Investment Accelerator Phase 3

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have procured professional services to select high-potential Ukrainian tech SMEs seeking to expand to the UK and provide them with a programme of virtual and in-person training to improve their entrepreneurial skills and improve the opportunity for the SMEs to raise UK investment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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

BLUE LAKE VC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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