Award

IT software package

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 13:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for an IT software package through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, with a value of £336,161, covers the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and spans from 18th November 2025 to 17th June 2027. Although the procurement stage is at the Award phase, Insight Direct UK Limited has been selected as the supplier, as announced on 11th March 2026. The tender initially concluded on 30th October 2025.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems services. Large-scale companies, given the procurement method and contract requirements, might find this especially appealing due to the nature of the framework agreement setup. Since the Government Legal Department is the buyer, firms with experience in delivering comprehensive IT solutions to governmental entities could benefit from similar future opportunities. While the contract does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it can still offer strategic growth potential for larger organisations with the capacity to engage in framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT software package

Notice Description

IT software package

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c51e68b-bfb3-4cbc-881d-941368f3200f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095c0c52-fb27-448a-8526-9f63bc847860
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,161 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,161 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Jun 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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