UKSBS DDaT23237 - Provision of Verto Licences

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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19 May 2026 at 14:49

Award

25 Jun 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKSBS DDaT23237 - Provision of Verto Licences" has been concluded with an award notice, not a call for competition. The project was initiated by the Department for Energy & Industrial Strategy with a requirement for project management software licences and maintenance services. The buying organisation, ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, facilitated this procurement through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 30th June 2026. The industry category is software package and information systems, and the procurement covers various locations including the UK and international territories. The awarded supplier is Bytes Software Services with a contract value of £1,362,398.10.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing project management solutions. The contract's scale suggests it is well-suited for large enterprises rather than small and medium enterprises (SMEs), despite SMEs being considered suitable. Businesses with experience in delivering software services under government frameworks would find this procurement highly beneficial for growth, providing long-term engagement and partnership opportunities with major governmental departments. The tender's international coverage further extends the potential market reach for the supplier.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKSBS DDaT23237 - Provision of Verto Licences

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy & Industrial Strategy had a requirement for the provision of project Management Software Licences and Maintenance Service. This Call Off contract has been sources via a mini competition under CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework. ***Contract Variation 001 was raised in line with the original contract to activate the optional 12 month extension.***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-217d10f0-68f3-4291-a1aa-b5724ff54477
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d3d59-34ae-42f3-b94b-552e32288111
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£1,362,398 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,362,398 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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