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title: "TechBridge Investment Accelerator Phase 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f78"
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published: "2026-04-09"
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# TechBridge Investment Accelerator Phase 3

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f78

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## Summary

The "TechBridge Investment Accelerator Phase 3" procurement process was initiated by the Department for Business & Trade to support Ukrainian tech SMEs in expanding to the UK. The buyer, a central government authority based in London, has engaged in a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, to award the contract to Blue Lake VC. This contract, part of the services category under the CPV code 79990000, involves providing virtual and in-person training to improve SMEs' entrepreneurial skills and facilitate UK investment opportunities. The contract commenced on 9th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, with a contract value of £75,000.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in offering professional services geared towards business development and training. Companies specialising in consultancy, training, or investment facilitation, particularly those with experience working with tech SMEs or international markets, could find this type of procurement highly beneficial for growth. Additionally, the focus on supporting high-potential tech companies from Ukraine to establish a presence in the UK suggests opportunities for firms that can provide tailored strategic insight and support in navigating new markets.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have procured professional services to select high-potential Ukrainian tech SMEs seeking to expand to the UK and provide them with a programme of virtual and in-person training to improve their entrepreneurial skills and improve the opportunity for the SMEs to raise UK investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032610-2026 |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## 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 | BLUE LAKE VC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 16:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032610-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032610-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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