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DocuSign 2023

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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17 Jul 2025 at 17:07

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04 Sep 2023 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "DocuSign 2023," awarding a contract to DOCUSIGN UK LIMITED. The contract, valued at £10,000, is for supplying DocuSign licenses, a license management software package, over a three-year period from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method was limited, utilising a competitive quotation approach suitable for below-threshold contracts, and the award was made official on 20th July 2023. The primary service area is software licensing within the United Kingdom, and the process is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in software licensing management, particularly those capable of delivering competitive pricing and comprehensive service offerings within established frameworks. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, SMEs were deemed suitable for participation, indicating potential future opportunities for smaller firms. Companies looking to engage with governmental bodies and develop a strong foothold in the public sector's software supply chain could benefit from similar contracts, highlighting the importance of staying informed about upcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

DocuSign 2023

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to the selected Supplier DocuSign Limited who will be providing DocuSign licenses for 3 years from Tuesday 1st August 2023 to Friday 31st July 2026. The estimated contract value is PS10,000 gross.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af298e63-eff1-4ab9-8678-888bd8fa9af2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e01903-872c-4ca5-bad2-781fca868804
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 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
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

DOCUSIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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