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05 Aug 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ITEP1230 - Ontokai Licenses 26/27" was conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the industry category of data and subscription services and covers a wide geographic scope, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. The tender involved OntoKai software licensing and support for ontology and taxonomy capabilities. It was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, and the contract is set to be active from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Kaiasm Ltd, which was the supplier awarded the contract. Companies in the field of software data services that can provide robust licensing and support solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their service offerings and gain footholds in government and international markets, supported by a contract valued at £260,324. This engagement fosters SME participation and growth within the public sector procurement framework.

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Notice Title

ITEP1230 - Ontokai Licenses 26/27

Notice Description

OntoKai software licensing and support for the Ontology and Taxonomy capability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab442b8d-b990-4fcb-bdba-2b7a6ac43fe8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11aeed6-e532-46c2-b51d-01df31bb6d18
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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,324 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,162 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAIASM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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