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Licenses, Hosting, and Implementation of the Audit Portal

OFGEM

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04 Jun 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process regarding the "Licenses, Hosting, and Implementation of the Audit Portal" has been awarded by Ofgem, located in London, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting licenses management software and audit services, with a contract value of £360,000. The procurement was managed through an open procedure and has progressed to the award stage, with Blackthorn Grc Limited selected as the supplier. Key dates include the contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the awarding date recorded as 31 March 2025. The geographical scope for the delivery includes multiple locations such as the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in audit software and services. Companies capable of developing and managing license management software that aids renewable and audit-tailored requirements are well-suited to participate, particularly those equipped to handle both desk and field audits. Although the award has been decided, similar future opportunities may be pursued by small to medium enterprises (SMEs), aligning with Ofgem's focus on supporting such organisations in the procurement landscape. The open nature of the procurement method indicates transparency and inclusiveness, encouraging a competitive atmosphere conducive to business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licenses, Hosting, and Implementation of the Audit Portal

Notice Description

The audit case management platform is required to oversee a variety of audit activities across multiple schemes; Renewables Obligation (RO) and Northern Ireland Renewable (NIRO), Feed in Tariff (FIT), Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). The platform supports both desk audits conducted by the internal team and site audit conducted by external auditors on behalf of Ofgem

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b205b0b-ccb0-4c4e-b864-2097588a5825
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce2ab19-00f5-432c-894d-a2e775fadadc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

72810000 - Computer audit services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKTHORN GRC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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