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Team Collaboration Software - Slack Business+ Licensing Renewal

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE), located in London, has completed the tender process for the renewal of its Team Collaboration Software, specifically the Business+ licensing for Slack. This procurement is classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The process involved a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement with the tender's value being £177,204. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 28th November 2025. The contract period spans from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2026, and covers delivery to various regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale suppliers, especially in the technology and software service sectors. Companies involved in supplying software package solutions could find growth prospects in participating in similar framework agreements. Although this process has concluded, businesses seeking to expand their portfolio with public sector clients should consider engaging in future opportunities with DfE and similar organisations, focusing on software renewal and licensing agreements. The selective procurement approach favours well-established firms capable of fulfilling comprehensive software licensing needs, offering a solid growth avenue for businesses with requisite qualifications and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Team Collaboration Software - Slack Business+ Licensing Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of DFE Team Collaboration Software licensing agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9118dd3c-f555-4c70-9d01-cbdc72e22370
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd1b8c9-0407-4037-90b4-fe61b6dd720f
Current Stage
Award
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
£177,204 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,204 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

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