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AwardUpdate

20 May 2026 at 09:20

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11 May 2026 at 14:05

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has finalised the procurement process for the "Provision of Workday Licences" under Procurement ID CCSO25A29. This contract, which falls under the IT services category, is essential to transitioning from current Workday licences to future ERP arrangements. This direct award procurement has a total value of £1,228,158 and spans from 1st March 2026 to 30th April 2028. The completion of the award stage was confirmed on 9th January 2026, with the official notice published on 26th January 2026. The project will be delivered in the United Kingdom, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in ERP systems and software licensing. While large enterprises such as WORKDAY LIMITED, the awarded supplier, may have a strategic advantage, the contract encourages participation beyond SMEs, offering smaller companies a chance to enhance their profiles in government contracts. Businesses should consider the continuity and support requirements outlined in this procurement, which can lead to long-term collaboration and increased industry reputation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Workday Licences

Notice Description

This requirement is essential to provide the bridging arrangement between the end of the contract for the current Workday licences and the commencement of the future ERP arrangements (awarded to Workday and which will be covered under the Matrix Shared Services cluster).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf5442b9-cd6a-45f9-8b27-72a80f29e560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e19c982-ddae-4634-b73b-1f2a89fa357b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,228,158 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,228,158 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Additional Buyers

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKDAY

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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