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title: "BDUK Project Delivery Partner"
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# BDUK Project Delivery Partner

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4a23998-2b7f-4d63-bc36-006485fb7068

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "BDUK Project Delivery Partner" contract was managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in London, England. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on services such as consulting, software development, Internet support, and software implementation. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and progressed to the award stage on 15th July 2026. The contract period spans from 27th June 2026 to 26th July 2028, with an estimated total value of £8,557,653, aiming at service continuity and capability building for strategic digital transformation projects like Project Gigabit.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software services, particularly those offering expertise in cloud-centric data solutions. It is an excellent opportunity for companies of all sizes, including SMEs, that can provide innovative solutions and support large-scale digital transformation initiatives. The involvement in this contract allows suppliers to contribute to nationally significant projects such as the Shared Rural Network and the Gigabit Vouchers Scheme, providing a platform to enhance their service portfolios and engage in transformative IT projects with broad geographical delivery, including regions beyond the UK.

## Notice

Provision of a strategic delivery partner to provide Google-cloud centric data and application services supporting critical programmes such as Project Gigabit, Shared Rural Network and the Gigabit Vouchers Scheme. This contract ensures continuity of service and capability building for a duration of 2 years, underpinning BDUK's digital transformation and long-term strategy. Total estimated contract value is PS8,557,653

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b1a2612-8f9b-41e5-9868-88761c4efdd7 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,557,653 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,557,653 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | SOFTSERVE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b1a2612-8f9b-41e5-9868-88761c4efdd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b1a2612-8f9b-41e5-9868-88761c4efdd7
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/671cdbdd-baaa-4fe7-a849-a3c4800dfda2
  n/a

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