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title: "Assessment of DDaT Operating Model"
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# Assessment of DDaT Operating Model

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bc92431-7029-4487-ab8a-ec5db6640526

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## Summary

The public procurement process spearheaded by the Department for Business and Trade, located in the Old Admiralty Building, Whitehall, London, involved the assessment of the DDaT Operating Model, a project within the business and management consultancy services category. This tender, identified as a selective procurement method and concluded through a call-off from a framework agreement, was for consultancy services to deliver a diagnostic assessment of the current operating model and recommend future improvements. The contract commenced on 18 May 2026 and is due to finish on 18 August 2026. This award stage was recently completed, with the contract valued at £276,000. The procurement covered multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 22 April 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in benchmarking and government model assessments. The opportunity allows businesses equipped with strategic insights and consultancy skills to expand their portfolio within government contracts. Gate One Limited, an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the scope for similar businesses to engage with and grow through government procurement avenues. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and frameworks for assessing and future-proofing government functions would be well-suited for such contracts, highlighting the potential for growth and diversification in services provided to public sector entities.

## Notice

This contract has now been awarded and is published for transparency services. Consultancy to deliver an 8-10 week diagnostic to assess the current DDaT operating model, benchmark it against appropriate government comparators (to be agreed between supplier and DBT the appropriate comparators), and provide options and recommendations to future proof the function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb93491-cf5a-4e1f-9bb3-64836bf3d9df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 18 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATE ONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb93491-cf5a-4e1f-9bb3-64836bf3d9df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb93491-cf5a-4e1f-9bb3-64836bf3d9df
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/594b20e0-1007-4b29-8e50-09983ce6a838
  Redacted Contract for CR_5411 Assessment of DDaT Operating Model

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