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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 07:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade is initiating a procurement process titled "Digital Partner for Trade and Regulatory Portfolio," aiming to enhance the capacity and capabilities within its Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) team. This planned tender targets the computer support and consultancy services sector and is part of a selective procurement method under the framework. Key details include a planned contracting period from 28th March 2028 to 27th March 2030, with possible extensions until 2031. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and the total contract value is anticipated to be in the region of £7.2 million, located in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability under the lot description. Companies with expertise in digital consultancy, particularly those experienced with public sector technology portfolios, stand to benefit from this opportunity. The planned involvement in a central government project offers a promising avenue for long-term business growth and partnership with a key public authority, paving the way for further ventures in the digital service domain.

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Notice Title

Digital Partner for Trade and Regulatory Portfolio

Notice Description

This requirement is for the need to address capacity and capability gaps within the Trade and Regulatory Services portfolio of the Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) team at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073926-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2028 - 27 Mar 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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