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CPT_25_42 - Reinforcement learning platform for audit staff (C-4018)

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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10 Nov 2025 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for a reinforcement learning platform for its audit staff, awarding the contract to Softcat Plc. This contract falls under the e-learning services industry category and will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement was part of a selective process through a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 framework. The contract commenced on 1 November 2025 and will run for three years, with the possibility of extending for two additional one-year periods, concluding by 31 October 2030 if extensions are exercised. The estimated contract value over the potential five-year period is £240,000, inclusive of VAT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital and e-learning solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced technological platforms such as reinforcement learning systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations in the voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), could find similar opportunities accessible due to the suitability specifications indicated in the tender. The contract not only offers financial growth prospects for the successful supplier but also positions them strategically in dealing with high-profile government entities like the NAO, showcasing their capabilities in delivering sophisticated digital solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_42 - Reinforcement learning platform for audit staff (C-4018)

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to SoftCat PLC via the HealthTrust Europe Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) framework. Under this agreement, SoftCat PLC will provide the NAO with a reinforced learning platform for audit staff. The contract commenced on Saturday, 1 November 2025 for 3 years until Tuesday, 31 October 2028 with extension provisions for another 2 years in one-year periods. The final expiry should extension provisions be utilised is 31 October 2030. The estimated contract value for the potential 5 year contract is PS240,000 (Inc. VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0349fc76-4572-4236-b2dc-78de76f05147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd4e9f5-d164-4f07-aa2c-19f65b42e4fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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