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IntelliJ ultimate Licenses and Data Grip Licences

COMPANIES HOUSE

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15 Jul 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Companies House, involves purchasing 250 IntelliJ Ultimate Licenses and 20 Data Grip Licences under the industry category of software testing. The procurement, with a total value of £456,000, falls under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, including significant areas like London, Scotland, and Wales. The tender stage has been completed, and the award stage is currently active, with the contract period running from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2029. The procurement prioritises small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the award officially published on 15th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in software testing and security software. Companies with expertise in software licensing, particularly those adept in IntelliJ and Data Grip licensing, stand to gain from this contract, which is part of an ongoing framework agreement. As the procurement covers a wide geographical range, businesses that can deliver across the UK and Channel Islands will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand and establish their presence in the public sector. Akhter Computers Limited, having secured the contract, indicates a competitive edge for businesses with similar capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IntelliJ ultimate Licenses and Data Grip Licences

Notice Description

250 IntelliJ ultimate Licenses and 20 Data Grip Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a36fb8e-7047-4f04-9756-2595cb929482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 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
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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

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