Published date: 3 October 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 17 September 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£96,672.60

Procurement reference

tender_506619/1521695

Published date

3 October 2025

Closing date

17 September 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

18 September 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The role will involve guiding x-gov teams through the process of integrating emerging technologies and
market-led innovations into commercial agreements, ensuring these solutions are scalable, sustainable,
and aligned with strategic objectives. Through structured market engagement and stakeholder
consultation, the postholder will champion the adoption of best-in-class commercial practices,
leveraging the new Procurement Act's flexibilities to unlock value and accelerate the pace of innovation
in public service delivery.

Their remit will also include supporting commercial delivery teams in co-creating robust commercial
models, developing forward-thinking business cases, and refining service design in partnership with
suppliers and public sector stakeholders. This collaborative approach not only drives improved value for
money and effective risk management but also embeds a culture of continuous improvement where
innovation thrives at every stage of the commercial lifecycle.

More information

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Award information

Awarded date

17 September 2025

Contract start date

18 September 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Total value of contract

£96,672.60

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Investigo UK

Address

10 Bishops Square London, E1 6EG

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Trinity Bridge House, 2 Dearmans Place
Salford
M3 5BS
England

Email

cih@dsit.gov.uk