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Matchcode Licence Renewal

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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24 Mar 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed the procurement process for the Matchcode Licence Renewal for the period 2025-2026. The tender, valued at GBP 122,474.53, falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with important milestones including the tender period ending on 24th March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 30th March 2025 to 29th March 2026. The contract is to be delivered in Newport, Wales, with a delivery address postal code NP10 8XG.

This tender offers notable growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that can provide ongoing licence renewals. The contract is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Businesses in the software sector can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their relationship with government agencies and expand their market presence by collaborating with a prominent organisation like the ONS.

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Notice Title

Matchcode Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Matchcode Licence Renewal 2025 - 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-656fd5c6-e6eb-4426-8dc8-aa838752e691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986350d5-27a4-421e-b3f5-268282dd36cc
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
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
£122,474 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,474 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Matthew Owen
Contact Email
matthew.owen@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633 560286

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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