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Purchase of Druva Licenses

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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06 Jul 2026 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Druva licences, awarding the contract to Softcat PLC. This contract falls under the "Information technology services" category, with procurement conducted using a limited method via a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract commenced on 6 July 2026 and is set to conclude on 5 July 2031, with an estimated value of £15,480 inclusive of VAT. The contract location is the United Kingdom, specifically managed from the NAO's office in London, England.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of providing competitive quotations for software licences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in government contracting will find this process favourable due to its suitability criteria. Softcat PLC, being a large supplier, exemplifies the potential scalability and reach possible through successful engagement in similar procurement opportunities with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Druva Licenses

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the supply of Druva licences. The contract commenced on Monday 6 July 2026 and will expire on Saturday 5 July 2031. The estimated total contract value is PS15,480.00 inclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309757da-d19c-4893-812d-b94bbcb13b16
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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