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Matchcode Licence Renewal

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, based in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the Matchcode Licence Renewal 2026/27. This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category, offering opportunities within the Technology Products & Associated Services sector. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the CCS framework RM6098. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2026, and the contract period spans from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027, focusing on services delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 17 March 2026, with the award notice published on 2 April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such organisations. Akhter Computers Limited, an SME based in Essex, was successfully awarded the contract, which is valued at £122,580.30. Competitive businesses in the software and technology services sector should consider leveraging similar frameworks and procurement methods to enter public sector contracts, potentially expanding their market presence and establishing long-term business relationships with government entities like the Office for National Statistics.

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Notice Title

Matchcode Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Matchcode Licence Renewal 2026/27 procured through CCS framework RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12e8da24-645e-408b-8971-24f0079c9e01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c06316c-0f9d-40a6-af7a-0b3dca1ad9cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,580 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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