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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), located in London, England, has completed a procurement process for a one-year contract with the possibility of extension, titled "CPT_26_11 - Huddle". This falls within the software package and information systems industry category, classified under CPV 48000000. The procurement was executed via a selective call-off from the CCS GCloud 14 framework, concluding at the award stage. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and will expire by 31 March 2028. Key locations are denoted by postal code SW1W 9SP, and the procurement value is £180,000. The award was made to Ideagen Technology Limited, and the finalised agreement reflects a value of £187,680, published on 2 June 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for SMEs, such as those providing cloud-based collaboration tools, to engage with public sector buying organisations like the NAO. The emphasis on a selective procurement method via a framework agreement highlights the structured opportunity for businesses to secure contracts. Companies with capabilities in information systems software development and a proven track record with public sector collaborations would find this type of tender advantageous for business growth and expanding their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPT_26_11 - Huddle

Notice Description

The NAO has awarded a one year contract for the subscription for Huddle - a cloud-based collaboration tool that allows the NAO and clients to share data with each other. This contract has been awarded and was procured via CCS GCloud 14 framework. The contract includes a one year extension provision. Final expiry will be 31 March 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3e3f383-dcb1-4ba8-b1f8-aa5abc8c84ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a268cc28-efc9-4855-b14f-3a77de4bb092
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

IDEAGEN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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