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Provision of Halo ITSM Licences

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, England, involved a tender titled "Provision of Halo ITSM Licences." This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and aimed to enhance existing ITSM requirements and integrate further licences across the NOC estate. The process used a selective procurement method facilitated as a call-off from the NHS framework agreement SBS10256. The tender period concluded on 1 January 2026, with the contract itself active from 23 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The total contract value is £70,000. Key people like George-Oliver Matthews acted as the contact point for the buyer organisation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for vendors specialising in IT software and information systems. Given the contract's substantial size and the backing of a notable research institution like the National Oceanography Centre, the business opportunity is well-suited for large-scale IT suppliers familiar with integrating complex software solutions in dynamic environments. While the procurement was competitive, favouring larger corporations due to its selective nature, it underscores the importance of framework agreements within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Halo ITSM Licences

Notice Description

This call off from the NHS SBS10256 was for the provision of Halo ITSM Licences to uplift the existing ITSM requirements and provide flexibility and integration of further licences into the ticketing program across the NOC estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bdaaa3d-9c72-4d57-aa7c-0ce90f74db50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9398c052-296d-4cb2-8866-038b9cef4439
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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 OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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