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title: "Project_4692 - Digital Adoption Trials"
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# Project_4692 - Digital Adoption Trials

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c4083b2-9352-4ea0-a82b-a36278645e0d

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, has completed the procurement process for "Project_4692 - Digital Adoption Trials," focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract, valued at £300,499.20, was awarded to Verian Group UK Limited. The procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. The contract commenced on 26th June 2025 and will run through 26th August 2027, with a possibility of a six-month extension. The initiative targets diverse regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and beyond, aiming to enhance digital adoption among SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services focused on digital adoption and advisory roles. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and possibly voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to the government's digital adoption initiatives but also establish long-term engagements within the public sector, potentially expanding their client base and demonstrating their expertise in transformative digital strategies. Engaging in such contracts can provide a platform for growth in the competitive landscape of research and development consultancy services.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade would like to understake a recruitment trial and an advice trial. The requirement is, to evaluate the effectiveness of different advisory approaches and recruitment strategies, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increase their levels of digital adoption. The requirement and subsequent contract shall be for a period of two (2) years and two (2) months, with the option to extend by six (6) months. The estimated value for the contract is PS500,000.00 for the initial contract period and is exclusive of VAT. If the contract is extended, the estimated value for the extension period will be PS110,000.00 and is exclusive of VAT. This Procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. Tenderers can submit a tender as part of a proposed consortium or with named sub-contractors, but the tender must be submitted by a single legal entity that will represent the consortium or group of economic operators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b638acb-1d91-44cd-b05c-8c8038a23e26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 26 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,499 |
| 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 | SW1P 3JA |
| 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 | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b638acb-1d91-44cd-b05c-8c8038a23e26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b638acb-1d91-44cd-b05c-8c8038a23e26
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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