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Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for a "Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform," classified under the industry category of Document Management Software Package (CPV code: 48311000). The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The tender was valued at £218,243.32, with the award published on 5th August 2026. The buyer, Government Legal Department, emphasises the importance of secure document handling solutions for enhanced operational efficiency.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing document management software solutions. Since the procurement was carried out through a framework agreement, firms with existing framework agreements are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Businesses that can offer reliable, secure, and collaborative data sharing platforms are likely to benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for this procurement. The contracted supplier, Softcat PLC, a large-scale enterprise, indicates that significant experience and capability in the IT services domain may enhance competitiveness in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66a9429a-af23-4975-acc2-dd73da66feab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a5cec-025d-4082-ad95-6ca94c301d64
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

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£218,243 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,243 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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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