Award

DDaT25305 - Digital Workspace Platform Licenses

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT25305 - Digital Workspace Platform Licenses" is managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, located in Swindon, England. This tender covers the procurement of software packages under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems', with procurement activities spanning multiple locations including the United Kingdom and abroad. The procurement follows a selective method as a call-off from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) framework. The tendering process is complete, transitioning into the award stage, where XMA Limited has been appointed as the supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th August 2025, and the contract period running from 3rd October 2025 to 21st September 2027. The award was finalised and published on 27th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital workspace solutions, particularly those adept in providing software packages and information systems. The framework-based selection suggests it was likely aimed at pre-qualified suppliers, facilitating efficient entry into government contracting. The scale of work and the procurement value, estimated initially at £4,500,000, indicate attractive growth potential for large companies like the awarded XMA Limited. Though the tender is not themed around VCSE participation, SMEs are deemed suitable, suggesting potential avenues for collaboration or sub-contracting roles alongside larger entities, fostering business growth and diversification within the high-tech software landscape across specified regions.

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Notice Title

DDaT25305 - Digital Workspace Platform Licenses

Notice Description

THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero had a requirement for the provision of Digital Workspace Platform Licenses. This procurement is being concluded following a mini-competition under the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70609f3c-7117-4040-909c-4598f5e51c28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530ee51a-00a9-439b-949f-c3586ea542f7
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,774,378 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 21 Sep 2027 1-2 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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