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DDaT26302 - Software Licenses and Support

DSIT

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29 Jul 2026 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) conducted a procurement process titled "DDaT26302 - Software Licenses and Support," which has now achieved the award stage. This procurement targeted the acquisition of software packages and information systems, specifically under the industry category of Software package and information systems with additional computer-related professional services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework - Lot 2. The contract, awarded to Eficode UK Ltd, commenced on 28th July 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 27th July 2027. The delivery location is based in London, UK, with a contract value amounting to £42,481.50.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the software and IT services industry, particularly those adept in providing software licences and support. As the procurement was open to SMEs, it serves as an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises to engage with a significant governmental body, thereby fostering growth and expanding their public sector client portfolio. The nature of the contract, being part of a framework agreement, suggests that companies with experience in framework agreements may have a competitive edge in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26302 - Software Licenses and Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement has been conducted against a shortlisting exercise via the G-Cloud 14 Framework - Lot 2 Software. DSIT - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology had a requirement for Software Licenses and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/518163e8-a744-4719-8780-a063a754e626
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,481 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,481 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFICODE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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