Award

MindManager Subscription 26/29

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for a subscription to MindManager software, awarding the contract to Bechtle Direct Limited. This procurement, classified under Information Technology Services, is set to deliver services within the United Kingdom from 30th January 2026 until 29th January 2029. The procurement, undertaken through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, reflects a total estimated value of £40,000 inclusive of VAT. This process falls under the "Award" stage, with the award notice published on 5th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, especially those capable of serving the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, highlighting the inclusive nature of the tender. As the procurement process was competitive, businesses with proven capabilities in offering IT solutions and services stand to benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

MindManager Subscription 26/29

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Bechtle Direct Limited. The supplier will providing the NAO with a subscription for MindManager. The contract will commence on Friday 30th January 2026, for three years ending on Monday 29th January 2029. The estimated total contract value, inclusive of VAT, is up to PS40,000 over the three year duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c5018e4-2c52-49e2-b2fb-14bfb1aeed37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10ff4aa-8c2e-4dc1-83e2-6a9a498b9ba1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 3-4 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

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

BECHTLE DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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