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21 Jul 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Export Finance involves the provision of Arbutus Data Analytics support through a contract with TECHNOLOGY4BUSINESS LTD. Located in London, UK Export Finance is a central government public authority focusing on data analytic services within the internal audit services sector. The contract is at the award stage, having been enacted on 22nd June 2026, and will remain active until 15th June 2028, with a one-year extension option. The tender utilised a direct procurement method classified as below threshold, thereby proceeding without competition, and is valued at £36,000 gross. The stipulated location for service delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender, focused on professional data analytics support, presents meaningful growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and professional services, particularly SMEs like TECHNOLOGY4BUSINESS LTD. Enterprises with a strong capability in supporting data tools and those offering innovative solutions within the internal audit services sector are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The strategic alignment with a central government authority may offer extended visibility and credibility, enhancing the potential for future collaborations and contracts within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Arbutus Data Analytics support

Notice Description

Professional services support to use UKEF's data analytics tool Arbutus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068491-2026
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

79212200 - Internal audit 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
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

TECHNOLOGY4BUSINESS

Further Information

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