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CPT_25_30 - Idea licenses 2025/2026

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office in London has completed a public procurement process for a 12-month contract to acquire IDEA licenses, a data analysis tool for auditing tasks. The contract, titled "CPT_25_30 - Idea licenses 2025/2026", falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement method involved a single source supplier, with CaseWare UK Ltd as the only authorized distributor of IDEA in the UK. The contract period starts on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, with the award date on 10th March 2025. The total contract value amounts to £68,400. The procurement process has stages that include award notifications published on 7th April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth for SMEs involved in software and information systems, particularly those capable of serving the audit sector. Although this specific contract was awarded via a non-competitive process, understanding similar procurement needs of the National Audit Office can help businesses align their capabilities for future opportunities. Organizations experienced in providing specialized software solutions that cater to the needs of public auditing bodies stand a strong chance of competing in subsequent related tenders.

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Notice Title

CPT_25_30 - Idea licenses 2025/2026

Notice Description

A one year contract for IDEA licenses - data analysis tool to perform auditing tasks common to the majority of audits. License numbers are reviewed yearly 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-b5fd17-75e3c7d7-291f-4ebc-a7c3-e76db34e2df0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4187a83f-5832-47e2-8f83-716af6d9dacb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£68,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
NAO Procurement
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

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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