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Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans Implementation

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has concluded the procurement process for professional services aimed at implementing Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans. This high-profile initiative focuses on delivering sector-specific job strategies and is a key element of the Industrial Strategy. The process, managed by the Department for Business & Trade based in London, falls under the category of miscellaneous business-related services and took place without competition via a direct procurement method, below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, commenced on 22nd April 2026 and will run until 10th August 2026, with a total value of £129,600. The contract was signed on 22nd April 2026, and details were published on 29th April 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in delivering expert consultancy and professional services, especially those specialising in strategic planning and sector growth initiatives. Large firms such as Ernst & Young LLP, which possess the necessary scale and resources, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. This process allows businesses to engage with central government projects and contribute to the national Industrial Strategy, potentially facilitating future contracts and growth in similar government-backed initiatives. The successful competition in this tender by Ernst & Young LLP highlights potential lucrative opportunities in supporting government policy implementation related to economic development and sector-specific job planning.

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Notice Title

Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans Implementation

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have procured professional services to support the delivery of sector Jobs Plans which have become one of the most important, high-profile policy interventions of the Industrial Strategy. Jobs Plans are action focused three-year plans for each priority growth sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038940-2026
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

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
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 10 Aug 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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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