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title: "Office for Product Safety & Standards National Quality Infrastructure - Digitalisation Opportunities Scoping Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06028b"
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published: "2026-01-09"
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# Office for Product Safety & Standards National Quality Infrastructure - Digitalisation Opportunities Scoping Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06028b

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the project titled "Office for Product Safety & Standards National Quality Infrastructure - Digitalisation Opportunities Scoping Study." This contract aims to explore digitalisation coordination opportunities within the cross-National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) system. The contract was completed and became active on 8th January 2026, following its signing on 16th December 2025. It is set to conclude on 29th October 2026. The procurement process for this contract was conducted through a direct method, classified as 'below threshold - without competition.' The project's location is specified as the United Kingdom, and it falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research services within the digitalisation sector, looking to partner with government bodies. The direct procurement method suggests an opportunity for specific expertise or a niche service provision, advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like IfM Engage Ltd, the supplier chosen for this contract. The nature of the project, centred around digital infrastructure and quality standards, is well-suited for companies with strong competencies in high-tech research and the digital transformation of public structures. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's profile, foster innovation, and open doors to further government collaborations.

## Notice

Scoping study to explore cross-National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) system digitalisation coordination opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001749-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 29 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & 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 | IFM ENGAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001749-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001749-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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