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CPT_26_13 - Idea Licenses 2026/27

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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06 Apr 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "CPT_26_13 - Idea Licenses 2026/27", categorised under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000) in the goods procurement category. The process, currently in the Award stage, involved awarding a one-year contract worth GBP 75,240 to CaseWare UK Ltd, the sole authorised distributor of IDEA licences in the UK. Located in London, the procurement was conducted via a single-source supplier method, and the contract period starts on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027. Key dates include the award issuance on 10th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing specialised software solutions, particularly those involved in data analysis tools for audit-related tasks. Although the contract was granted through a non-competitive process due to licensing exclusivity, businesses interested in the auditing and software industries might explore potential partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with CaseWare UK Ltd, enhancing service delivery in similar government contracts. While the current contract bypassed competition, understanding market needs and building relationships with key stakeholders, like the NAO, can poise businesses well for future tenders in comparable fields.

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Notice Title

CPT_26_13 - Idea Licenses 2026/27

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a one year contract for IDEA licenses to CaseWare UK. This is a data analysis tool to perform auditing tasks common to the majority of audits. License numbers are reviewed annually and therefore contracts are awarded for 1 year. CaseWare UK are the only authorised distributor of IDEA in the UK and therefore this contract has not been competed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a522d00-9d91-4424-bfdd-e676ac088686
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8512d-baba-41d9-a5dc-8754659a3707
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single source supplier
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
£75,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASEWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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