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title: "Provision of DBT Development Environment Discovery Project"
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# Provision of DBT Development Environment Discovery Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca52c2e1-a85c-4dd2-a5a2-e518674dc0c1

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Provision of DBT Development Environment Discovery Project" has been awarded and is at the Award stage. The Department for Business and Trade, headquartered in London, oversaw this procurement, which focuses on software programming and consultancy services. The procurement, completed via a call-off from a framework agreement, has engaged Informed Solutions to deliver an eight-week project, starting 16 June 2025. This project spans multiple regions, including the UK and various international locations, supporting the Department’s digital transformation efforts with a focus on cybersecurity requirements. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 72200000, allocated a budget of £195,300.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in software development and consultancy, particularly those that have expertise in digital transformation and cybersecurity. As the procurement method was selective, aligning with framework agreements, businesses already positioned within these frameworks are best suited to compete. The project reinforces the provider's portfolio by aligning with government-focused digital security needs, paving the way for future projects in the public sector and international markets. Businesses looking to grow in these areas may find such tenders to be strategic engagements for long-term positioning.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade has procured services from Informed Solutions to deliver an 8-week GDS-aligned discovery project focused on scoping and designing a secure development environment. The project supports DBT's digital transformation and addresses evolving cybersecurity and operational needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66e7cd0-19a0-4755-888a-e263e4c9d514 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,300 |
| 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 2BL |
| 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 | INFORMED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66e7cd0-19a0-4755-888a-e263e4c9d514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66e7cd0-19a0-4755-888a-e263e4c9d514
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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