Award

Sharegate Subscription 2026/27

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has finalised an award to Softcat Plc for the provision of ShareGate Subscription services, aimed at supporting the NAO's Microsoft 365 migration and digital transformation initiatives. This contract falls under the services industry category and involves subscription services, classified under CPV code 79980000. The procurement process, noted as a limited competitive quotation below threshold, concluded with the award date set on 1st February 2026 and an effective contract period from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2027. The services are intended for delivery in London, specifically to the NAO's address at Buckingham Palace Road.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT and digital transformation services to align with key organisational strategies like Microsoft's cloud solutions. With a contract valued at £12,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance to enhance their portfolios and gain credibility by participating in similar procurements. Given the continuity and development Project nature of the services required, IT service providers specialising in subscription-based software services will find this market segment robust for business expansion and growth.

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Notice Title

Sharegate Subscription 2026/27

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Softcat Plc for the provision of ShareGate licensing and related services. This award supports the NAO's ongoing requirements for Microsoft 365 migration, governance, and operational tooling, ensuring continuity of service and alignment with organisational digital transformation objectives. The contract will run for 12 months from the 5th of February 2026 to the 4th of February 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-748253a3-5fd6-4efe-a49e-03c5937f3168
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49d7917-f45e-4e31-937e-535ab7da5812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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