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17 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for the "Posit Workbench 26/27 (12 Months)" contract, aimed at acquiring Posit software licences and associated services. This process falls under the software package and information systems category and was conducted via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The award stage was reached, with the contract valued at £1,250,000, commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The buying organisation is based in London, with delivery addresses specified within the United Kingdom. This procurement utilised a selective method tailored to ensure suitable suppliers, highlighting the advantages for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs proficient in delivering software solutions within the UK. Companies capable of managing software licences and providing robust support services could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market presence. The contract was awarded to Jumping Rivers Ltd, a Newcastle-based SME, indicating that businesses with expertise in the cloud software sector may find similar frameworks beneficial for their business expansion. Engaging in such procurement processes allows SMEs to establish collaborative partnerships with government agencies, potentially leading to future contracts and revenue growth.

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Notice Title

Posit Workbench 26/27 (12 Months)

Notice Description

Provision of Posit software licences, including Posit Workbench, Posit Connect and Posit Package Manager, together with associated support and licence management services for the UK Health Security Agency for a 12-month period. The contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 - Cloud Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d098846-7015-44ec-b08d-ba2c311f7ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db87f39-5042-4e94-8063-7112be2f28a9
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUMPING RIVERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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