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BDUK Provision of Software Modules

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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21 May 2026 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BDUK Provision of Software Modules" was managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), headquartered in London, England. Classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000), the tender was focused on the provision of various software licenses. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the total estimated contract value amounting to £625,000. The contract period is set from 23rd May 2026 to 23rd May 2027, with the opportunity for a one-year extension. The buyer awarded the contract to Boxxe Limited on 21st May 2026, marking the award stage completion.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering services compatible with the specified software platforms like Confluence, JIRA, and GitHub. As the contract is designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses of this scale with a solid track record in delivering comprehensive software packages and support are particularly well-suited to take advantage of similar future tenders. Companies aiming to expand their footprint across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world could find potential growth avenues through such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BDUK Provision of Software Modules

Notice Description

Provision of software license for a 12 month period with the option to extend for 12 months. Software licenses include: Confluence Premium JIRA software premium JIRA Service Management premium JIRA product discover standard Zephyr essential Smartsheet enterprise premium support package GitHub enterprise combined server and cloud GitHub advanced security Draw.IO diagrams UML, BPMN, AWS, ERD and flowcharts standard Atlassian Guard Standard Docker Business / Docker desktop subscription Initial estimated contract value for year 1 is PS275,000 Optional 1 year extension estimated value is PS350,000 Total estimated contract value is PS625,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ebfcf50-6fcd-4f8f-8eec-8ee5d8dc3369
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c241f54e-24a9-4130-9a76-995e677c7e26
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

BOXXE

Further Information

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