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DBT Business Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

01 Jul 2026 at 13:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 15:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade in the United Kingdom is planning to procure the 'DBT Business Support Service' as part of its Business Growth Service initiative. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 15th October 2026. This tender falls under the category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, targeting the central government's needs. Located in London, the service contract offers a two-year term with two potential one-year extensions, pending budget approval. The initial contract is valued at £5 million, escalating to a possible £10 million if extended. The service commencement date is 1st April 2027, with a maximum extension possibility until 1st April 2031.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), capable of delivering a comprehensive business support service. The contract requires the ability to provide multi-channel support and curate a relevant database to aid various business types, including pre-startups and start-ups. With a flexible structure that accommodates emergency support, this tender is well-suited for organisations adept in scalable business advisory services. Suppliers capable of integrating with other government initiatives may find this an excellent opportunity for growth by showcasing their expertise in supporting and guiding UK businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBT Business Support Service

Notice Description

DBT requires a supplier to deliver the Business Support Service (BSS). The service will supplement guidance available on gov.uk. and is a key part of DBT's Business Growth Service. The BSS should provide information, advice, guidance, and signposting on any business issue for any kind of business, charity or social enterprise, including pre-startups and start-ups, in England. This should be via multiple channels, including telephone, webchat, email, social media, and instant messenger (e.g. WhatsApp) and delivered through several tiers of adviser support. The BSS will need to curate a database of business information for adviser and external use. With 24 hours notice the service will need the ability to stand up emergency scale up support for businesses, should DBT request. The service will not need to deliver a digital front-end or website but will need flexibility to be able to contribute to, or integrate with, any similar delivery undertaken by government. The contract is structured as a two-year offer with the option to extend for up to two further one-year periods (2+1+1). The initial contract value is PS5 million. Any future extensions are subject to budget approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c09b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061785-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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