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DDaT25171/ Con_7917 - DSIT Excel Add-On

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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09 Jun 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Innovation, Science and Technology (DSIT), via ICS, has completed a procurement process for an Excel Add-on tool, as described in the award notice for the Call-Off Contract under the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework. The procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category, with a value of £23,212.84 GBP. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, England. The award was granted to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, with the contract running from 4th June 2025 to 3rd June 2027. This procurement used a selective method via a direct award, highlighting this as a non-competitive procurement concluded on 30th May 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing innovative tools for government use. While this specific tender was not open to competition, similar tenders may invite participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the DSIT's suitability criteria, which favour SMEs. Companies that can offer competitive solutions under existing framework agreements should closely monitor similar opportunities to expand their reach within the public sector, enhancing growth potential and establishing robust client relationships with key government departments.

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Notice Title

DDaT25171/ Con_7917 - DSIT Excel Add-On

Notice Description

*** PLEAE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Innovation, Science and Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for the provision of Excel Add-on tool. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award under the CCS -Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d167780-63cb-48d3-8b99-70ea36b9a119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7087b9-8fc9-4d84-aad1-902f3e4838da
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
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
£23,212 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,212 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2027 1-2 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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