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The Provision of Workday Licences

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed an award for the provision of Workday licences, marking the end of the tender process with the direct award to Workday Limited. This procurement, classified under IT services, was necessitated to facilitate the transition to future ERP arrangements within the Matrix Shared Services cluster. The contract, valued at £1,555,358, will span from 1st March 2026 to 30th April 2028, with the procurement process having been completed as of 26th January 2026. The work is intended to be carried out in the United Kingdom, reflecting a focus on local service delivery within the IT services category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of IT services and software solutions, particularly those capable of managing comprehensive service provision seamlessly integrated with the Workday system. The direct award and contracting with Workday Limited demonstrate a strong position for established large-scale suppliers in this sector, though the tender process also highlights the suitability for SMEs to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future, with a focus on providing specialised and reliable IT services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality software support and consulting services will find growth potential in aligning with major public sector ERP initiatives like this.

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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
SME
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
£1,555,358 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,555,358 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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