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The provision of National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service of third-party software.

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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24 Sep 2025 at 10:03

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently completed a contract award process for the provision of a National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service for third-party software. The contract, valued at £144,000, aims to support the validation of software applications used for Building Regulation compliance and energy certification in non-domestic environments. Located in London, the project falls under the "Software testing" and "Software-related services" categories, with AECOM Limited selected as the supplier. The procurement followed a selective method through a framework agreement, with the contract running from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2027. This update was published on 24th September 2025.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaging in software validation and compliance services, particularly those with expertise in developing or testing applications aligned with regulatory standards. Large-scale firms with established capabilities in software testing and regulatory compliance, like AECOM Limited, are highly suited to such contracts. By providing services that ensure software adheres to national methodologies, firms can fortify their market position and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Such contracts not only foster business growth but also enhance service reliability and adherence to regulatory compliance, offering a competitive edge in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service of third-party software.

Notice Description

A Contract for the purchase of a National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service of third-party software. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government, herein referred to as "The Authority", has directly awarded a contract for professional software validation services of 3rd party commercial software applications for the purpose of undertaking Building Regulation (Part L) compliance assessments and in the production of non-domestic "energy certificates" or Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs) for systems. The contract is to procure technical support to maintain a testing and validation service for third-party software applications and interfaces, to ensure they operate in a manner and to a standard consistent with the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) or, in the case of Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs), in accordance with published guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b912e14-aafd-48ae-8382-7d35430f8b4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25886e0-5183-4811-9dcb-796d5d88a8ba
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Helen Draper
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7035 4848

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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