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14 Jul 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Procurement Consultancy Support" was undertaken by DFT OPERATOR LIMITED, a public undertaking located in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services industry category and involved the provision of procurement consultancy support. The specific procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract being signed on 3rd July 2026 and active from 6th July 2026 until 31st December 2026. The procurement was conducted through the method described as "Below threshold - unknown" and is applicable across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, highlighting a broad geographical location of service delivery.

The contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ad Astra Consultants Ltd, the supplier awarded the contract. With a total contract value of £95,000 (net), this tender is a lucrative opportunity for consultancy firms looking to expand their market presence across the UK. The comprehensive coverage across different regions in the UK offers a chance for businesses to engage with diverse markets, enhancing their growth potential and fostering substantial business development.

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Notice Title

Procurement Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The provision of procurement consultancy support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AD ASTRA CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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