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EWR Awarded Contract Notice

EAST WEST RAIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East West Rail, based in Milton Keynes, England, involves the provision of sales force licences for the period 2026/2027. This contract falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with Softcat PLC being the awarded supplier. The total value of the contract is £129,642.48, and the contract period spans from 23rd April 2026 to 22nd April 2027. The award was published on 23rd April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software services sector, particularly those skilled in information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially could find this contract appealing due to its selective procurement method, potentially reducing competition from larger corporations. The procurement's focus on software package solutions makes it ideal for companies with robust capabilities in providing licence management and support services. Business entities looking to expand their client base within public procurement frameworks would find participation fruitful.

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Notice Title

EWR Awarded Contract Notice

Notice Description

Provision of Sales force licences (2026/2027)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b675512-0d5e-464d-adbb-64d0d177cc66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a3c980-8eea-4bd5-9ebe-a3500456c39b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£129,642 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,642 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 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
EAST WEST RAIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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