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P2025 227 Digital Supply Chain Hub – Virtual Hub Platform Development and Maintenance

Digital Catapult

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Digital Catapult

Buyer Address: 101 Euston Road, London, UKI31, NW1 2RA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement Department

Contact Email: procurement@digicatapult.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
150516.0 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 17:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ethical Fashion Group Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Digital Supply Chain Hub (DSCH) is a national digital platform designed to support the transformation of UK manufacturing supply chains. The Hub operates as part of the Made Smarter Innovation programme, a government backed initiative to help UK manufacturers adopt and scale advanced digital technologies such as data analytics, IoT, AI, and automation. Made Smarter seeks to improve productivity, resilience and sustainability across supply chains and strengthen the competitiveness of UK manufacturing in the global economy. The Made Smarter Innovation, Digital Supply Chain Hub is delivered by Digital Catapult, funded through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) and in partnership with other innovation organisations. Its aim is to accelerate digital innovation, encourage collaboration between technology providers, researchers and manufacturers, and foster an inclusive ecosystem that supports the development and adoption of digital solutions that address real supply chain challenges. The DSCH platform offers tools, community features, educational modules and matchmaking capabilities that help supply chain professionals connect with relevant solutions, resources and peers. It serves manufacturers of all sizes and sectors, enabling them to build digital capacity, increase operational efficiency, and improve supply chain visibility and resilience. The broader Made Smarter Innovation programme represents a significant public private investment in UK manufacturing digitalisation, with substantial funding and networked hubs across the country. This programme helps to build the digital supply chain ecosystem by convening stakeholders, providing access to testbeds and innovation infrastructure, and supporting collaborative innovation projects that address industry challenges.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: P2025 - 227 Digital Supply Chain Hub – Virtual Hub Platform Hosting, Development and Maintenance

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