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title: "BICS Specialist Project Management and Business Analysis Expertise"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06128e"
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# BICS Specialist Project Management and Business Analysis Expertise

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06128e

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade has concluded the procurement process for the provision of specialist project management and business analysis consultancy services for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS). The award has been made to ERNST & YOUNG LLP, with the contract commencing on 29th January 2026 and set to run until 9th April 2026. Located in London, the contracting authority represents a central government public authority in the UK. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, and the process is in the award stage. The main industry category for this procurement is services, specifically business analysis consultancy services, aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, especially those with expertise in project management and business analysis. While ERNST & YOUNG LLP has been selected as the successful supplier for this particular contract, the need for such specialised services within government bodies is a continued area of demand. Businesses with strong capabilities in these areas could find future opportunities in similar contracts. Small to large consulting firms equipped with the resources to accommodate government projects and implement strategic industrial competencies would be well-suited to engage in this sector. Building a reputation through quality delivery could provide avenues for recurring government contracts, fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have purchased consultancy services for specialist project management expertise and business analysis for the implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008296-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 9 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008296-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008296-2026
  30th 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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