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WP2318 Slack Licences

DSIT

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12 May 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for the provision of 1,900 Slack Business+ licences, with the awarded contract beginning on 28th April 2026 and concluding on 27th May 2027. The award, valued at £189,981, was granted to SOFTCAT PLC, and operates within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement primarily supports operations across areas like the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions globally.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, offering substantial prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as identified in the procurement's suitability focus. Companies adept in providing robust technical support and managing SaaS transitions will find this type of contract advantageous, as it includes onboarding support and potential upgrades to enterprise-level licenses, thereby promoting ongoing collaboration and scale-up opportunities as part of DSIT’s operational enhancements.

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Notice Title

WP2318 Slack Licences

Notice Description

Provision of 1,900 Slack Business+ licenses to unify plans and support departmental operations. Deliverables include technical support for onboarding and potential license type transitions. The agreement allows for volume increases and future upgrades to Enterprise-level licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4bdc68c-dfe0-4f58-9865-e58e2410984b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1deb3ad-64ae-40aa-a535-f5f36b3a3a60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£189,981 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,981 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 May 2027 1-2 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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