Award

Automated Data Redaction Software

COMPANIES HOUSE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, based in Cardiff, has completed the tender process for the procurement of an automated data redaction software package, classified under CPV code 48100000, within the goods category. The selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, carrying a contract value of £580,170. The tender process concluded with the award stage on 15 December 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029. This contract encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands, London, and Scotland, extending also to Guernsey and Jersey.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on the development and deployment of industry-specific software packages. Companies adept in creating solutions that manage and redact sensitive customer information can benefit substantially from participating in similar procurement opportunities. The awarded supplier, Microports.Net Ltd T/A Folding Space, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to thrive in this sector, indicating scope for further business growth and expansion in the traditional markets of the United Kingdom.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Automated Data Redaction Software

Notice Description

Redaction of personal customer information from the Public Record

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-871c6298-270e-4800-a276-8b93c62cf0b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6a1b6a-b387-40f4-b10c-23364c350286
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,170 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£580,170 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROPORTS.NET LTD T/A FOLDING SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-871c6298-270e-4800-a276-8b93c62cf0b1-2026-01-28T11:31:13Z",
    "date": "2026-01-28T11:31:13Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-871c6298-270e-4800-a276-8b93c62cf0b1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0017300D3z000002KGVVEA4",
        "title": "Automated Data Redaction Software",
        "description": "Redaction of personal customer information from the Public Record",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48100000",
            "description": "Industry specific software package"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CF14 3UZ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "Scotland",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "Wales",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "Yorkshire and the Humber",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "Northern Ireland",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Guernsey"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Jersey"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 580170,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-12-01T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-221551",
            "name": "Companies House",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Companies House"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Crown Way",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF14 3UZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Commercial Delivery Team",
                "email": "commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03031234500"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-330477",
            "name": "Microports.Net Ltd T/A Folding Space",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Microports.Net Ltd T/A Folding Space"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Regent House 70 Caroline Street B3 1UG"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-221551",
        "name": "Companies House"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-871c6298-270e-4800-a276-8b93c62cf0b1-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-15T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-01-28T11:31:13Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 580170,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-330477",
                    "name": "Microports.Net Ltd T/A Folding Space"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6a1b6a-b387-40f4-b10c-23364c350286",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-28T11:31:13Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}