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DFTO Support for GBR Digital narrative and capability

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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09 Jul 2026 at 08:37

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Summary of the contracting process

In a direct award process under the Government Commercial Agency's MCF4 framework RM6309, DFT Operator Limited, a national agency located in London, has completed the procurement for "DFTO Support for GBR Digital narrative and capability." The procurement pertains to project management consultancy services within the services category, specifically focusing on digital and data design implementation changes resulting from GBR. The contract was signed on 30th June 2026 with PA Consulting Services Ltd as the supplier. Notably, this procurement utilised a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, as it falls outside the directive's application scope. The services are expected to be delivered in the UKI region.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in digital consultancy and project management. Businesses proficient in digital and data transformation will find this procurement particularly relevant, as it requires expertise in consultancy support services. Although the lot status was cancelled, the award itself indicates that experienced consultancies with a focus on governmental digital projects can benefit by aligning with frameworks like MCF4. Large consulting firms, such as PA Consulting Services Ltd, typically excel in competing for such awards, but smaller firms with niche expertise might also find avenues for subcontracting partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFTO Support for GBR Digital narrative and capability

Notice Description

Consultancy support services for digital and data design and implementation changes as a result of GBR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy support services for digital and data design and implementation changes as a result of GBR.

Options: Optional extension of up to 6 months if required

Procurement Information

This contract has been compliantly awarded via the Government Commercial Agency framework, Management Consultancy Framework MCF4 (RM6309)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064479-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£740,180 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
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
Post Town
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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