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GIFT Assurance Work

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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13 Jul 2026 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance, a central government public authority based in London, has awarded a contract for the provision of evaluation consultancy services titled "GIFT Assurance Work." This contract aims to deliver an independent assessment of delivery confidence, trajectory, and readiness for transition. The procurement process, classified under the services category, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The award and contract were finalised on 13th July 2026, with the contract set to run until 12th January 2027. The procurement process has already moved beyond the award stage and is now in the active contract stage, with all related activities taking place within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in evaluation consultancy services. PIVOTL LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Beaconsfield, successfully secured the contract. The nature of this opportunity aligns well with consultancies capable of performing comprehensive assessments and assurance work. Such businesses can leverage the experience gained from participating in central government projects to enhance their expertise and credentials, potentially opening doors to further government and private sector contracts. Direct procurement methods like this one can favour businesses that are adept at fostering direct relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GIFT Assurance Work

Notice Description

An independent assessment that would provide assurance on delivery confidence, trajectory, and readiness for transition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065751-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jan 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
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 2HQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIVOTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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