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DfT - Street Manager Digital Service

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 11:02

Award

22 May 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DfT - Street Manager Digital Service" involves the Department for Transport as the buying organisation, based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, focused on IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support, was awarded to Kainos Software Limited. The procurement method was selective, and the process was part of an award under a framework, which is competitive. The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and is set to end on 31st July 2029, with a maximum extension possible until 31st July 2031, subject to the authority's discretion. The tender has reached the award stage with the contract status marked as active since 4th June 2026. The total value of the contract is approximately £18,000,000, with gross value around £21,600,000.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services within the UK. Businesses with expertise in digital platform management, software support, and maintenance can leverage the scope of this contract to expand their service offerings. The selective procurement approach under a framework requires businesses to be competitive and capable of providing continuous improvements, aligning well with larger enterprises already established in the field, like Kainos Software Limited. Such contracts create pathways for forming long-term relationships with central government departments, thus enhancing industry presence and paving the way for future engagements in governmental digital infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

DfT - Street Manager Digital Service

Notice Description

The DfT requires a supplier to provide continuous improvement, support and maintenance of its street manager platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a06d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

KAINOS SOFTWARE

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