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title: "Data Workstream, AV Act Implementation Programme"
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# Data Workstream, AV Act Implementation Programme

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c1ecc53-744f-4ed8-a96a-16fb5a704dd1

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "Data Workstream, AV Act Implementation Programme" was undertaken by the Department for Transport (DfTc) to support the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. This contract, valued at £5,000,000, focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement, managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers a period from 15 December 2025 to 4 January 2028. The award stage of the procurement process was completed with Kainos Software Limited as the supplier. Key locations served under this contract include the United Kingdom and several international territories and regions, emphasizing the broad geographical impact of the services procured.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in digital transformations and software development. Businesses looking to expand globally could benefit from engagements in frameworks like these, with opportunities to serve diverse geographical markets. This project especially suits large-scale enterprises capable of handling extensive digital projects related to automated vehicle data, with smaller SMEs potentially involved through sub-contracting mechanisms thanks to the framework’s structure. Such contracts can open doors for strategic growth, innovation, and establishing long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

This contract is for an initial Discovery with potential for subsequent Alpha and Beta phases to support the AV Data Workstream which sits under the AV Act Implementation Programme. The digital discovery, will gather stakeholder insights, test assumptions and define the scope and critical questions for potential future exploration of solutions relating to the operationalisation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58433f-30dd-4355-a730-ca49b6abd733 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58433f-30dd-4355-a730-ca49b6abd733

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58433f-30dd-4355-a730-ca49b6abd733
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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