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Business Growth Support Bench

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 07:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has initiated a public procurement process titled "Business Growth Support Bench," aimed at securing digital delivery teams and specialists. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically computer support and consultancy services, and is part of the planning stage with a publication date of 5th August 2026. The organisation is located in London, United Kingdom, and the contract is planned to commence on 5th February 2029, with a potential end date of 4th February 2032 should renewals occur. The procurement will be conducted using a selective method, awarding the contract under an existing framework with an estimated value of £6,000,000 to £7,200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital consultancy and support services, particularly those with the capacity to handle strategic priorities in both domestic and international business services. Companies engaged in computer support and consultancy can benefit from the scale and scope of work involved, supported by a structured procurement method that allows for fair competition. The ongoing nature of the contract, with an initial duration of two years and potential extensions, is ideal for firms looking to consolidate their presence in the public sector while driving business growth through strategic partnerships with central government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Growth Support Bench

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide digital delivery teams and specialists to support the Buyer's strategic priorities across domestic and international business services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073928-2026
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
Not specified
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
5 Feb 2029 - 4 Feb 2031 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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