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Provision of i3P Membership (2026/27)

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Jun 2026 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Provision of i3P Membership (2026/27)." This initiative aims to foster innovation across the infrastructure industry through the Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P), coordinated by Connected Places Catapult. The procurement method utilised for this contract was direct, falling under the below threshold bracket without competition, and the contract stage has now reached completion. The contract, valued at £36,000 gross, was awarded on 24th June 2026, with services running until 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically membership organisation services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovation and infrastructure development. Large enterprises operating in the sector can leverage their expertise to contribute strategically to the ongoing development encouraged by i3P. In particular, businesses focusing on innovative solutions and infrastructure services would find this opportunity aligns with their growth objectives. The nature of the contract suggests a strong preference for entities capable of contributing to strategic innovation partnerships, making it an ideal avenue for such organisations to expand their influence and capabilities within the UK infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of i3P Membership (2026/27)

Notice Description

The Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P) is a Connected Places Catapult (referred to herein as CPC) programme that has been established to develop, share and promote innovation across the infrastructure industry and to provide strategic direction for innovation investment. This letter sets out the roles and responsibilities within the programme, together with the parameters for managing intellectual property rights and the fee structure associated with i3P membership.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bff8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061168-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
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
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

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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