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NCS Acquisition of Salesforce & Own Back-up

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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02 Sep 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for acquiring Salesforce and OwnBackup licences and archiving for the closure of the National Citizen Service (NCS) was conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). This contract, classified under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," involves a delivery location at postal code SW1A 2BQ in London, England. The procurement, executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, began with the tender period ending on 16th June 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded to Softcat PLC on 24th June 2025, with the agreement running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large businesses adept in IT solutions, particularly those specialising in software licensing and data management services, to expand their portfolio by aligning with governmental contracts. The framework agreement allows businesses to secure work through established selections rather than open competition, favouring those with a pre-existing framework presence. With value set at £340,025.02, this contract offers promising potential for both Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies to engage in future government projects, facilitating growth within the public sector's business services. The completion status of this procurement highlights an active engagement with potential for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

NCS Acquisition of Salesforce & Own Back-up

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Salesforce and OwnBackup licences and archiving to support NCS closure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fc6eb54-d66d-4c47-9934-d1f8e6a3f260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8dc778d-ed1c-467b-88be-9c073402a2bb
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,025 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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