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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for the provision of Salesforce licences and associated service requirements under G Cloud 14. The tender, identified by WP2326, falls within the "software package and information systems" industry category, offering services across various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period's end on 28th May 2026, with the contract set to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The total value of the contract amounts to £95,113.33.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly suited for large-scale technology firms adept in providing tailored software solutions. The contract awarded to Softcat plc underlines the emphasis on experience and capacity to deliver on complex digital service requirements for government infrastructure. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs in this instance, businesses with a strong track record in software services can find strategic advantages by engaging in similar procurement opportunities that involve government digital service enhancement.

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Notice Title

WP2326 Salesforce Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Salesforce licences and associated service requirements for Government Digital Service under G Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6269ddf4-4fcd-46e0-9b4b-adb1df2bd28a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be0cd168-034a-47c4-95e2-bce42ef6280a
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
Not specified
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
£95,113 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,113 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
DSIT
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 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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