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DFTO 2026 Functional Design Phase

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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05 May 2026 at 12:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DFTO 2026 Functional Design Phase" was conducted by DFT OPERATOR LIMITED, a government operator based in London, UK. The contract is classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. This process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on the 8th of April, 2026, with an award amount of £525,000. The procurement method used was limited due to technical reasons that allowed for a direct award to Baringa Partners LLP, without prior publication of a call for competition. This particular initiative is aligned with the Management Consultancy Framework Lot 3, focusing on complex and transformation projects.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in complex organisational design and transformation within the realm of consultancy services. Companies that can offer expert solutions tailored to enhance and redesign operational models would find this contract particularly beneficial. As the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, businesses in the ample sector that are adept at navigating such frameworks and can leverage technical expertise to justify a direct award would be well-positioned to compete in the future phases or similar tenders, potentially contributing to substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFTO 2026 Functional Design Phase

Notice Description

The Supplier will produce a detailed organisation design for the previously identified and agreed functions across DFTO's Operating Model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will produce a detailed organisation design for the previously identified and agreed functions across DFTO's Operating Model.

Procurement Information

This award is a call off against Management Consultancy Framework Lot 3 Complex and Transformation. This direct award is compliant with the framework. Further organisational change requirements will be run via further competition via MCF4 (GCA) Lot 3. Suppliers have been sent an expression of Interest 01/05/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06913d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040971-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Baringa Partners LLP

Further Information

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