Award

Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

14 Nov 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software" under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful supplier being Lucid Software Inc., a large-scale company based in the United States. The tender, which has been conducted using a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, pertains to the provision of software licences for virtual whiteboarding. The contract value is £449,996 and encompasses a wide geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end date on 10th September 2025, and the contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and IT solutions sector, especially those adept at providing cutting-edge educational technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of procurement particularly advantageous if they have expertise in virtual collaboration tools and are able to work within framework agreements. The contract offers a chance to expand into a broad and diverse market area, given the international scope of the delivery addresses involved. Companies with innovative capabilities in software packages and who can enhance remote education tools would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software

Notice Description

Contract award for Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software licences for Department for Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ea1039a-2daf-48f6-b50f-4907c2061739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70769181-604c-4476-842d-0f74f00b571e
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
£449,996 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCID SOFTWARE INC. (A DELAWARE

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