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CR_4932- SPIRE Exit- Export Licensing IT System

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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01 May 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), located in London, has initiated a selective procurement process for the provision of the SPIRE export licensing IT system. This falls under the industry-specific software package category with a CPV code 48100000. The procurement method is a call-off from a framework agreement. SPIRE serves as the export licensing case management system for a wide range of strategic goods and will continue to operate until its replacement by the LITE digital service. The contract, valued at GBP 4,680,000, commenced on 1 April 2025 and is set to end on 31 March 2028. It covers delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. Interested parties should note that the procurement stage is active, and the tender period ended on 21 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and management, particularly those capable of providing specialised IT systems for governmental or strategic purposes. Given the contract's extensive scope and substantial value, companies experienced in handling international projects with the necessary expertise in export control and strategic goods could find substantial growth prospects. Although the procurement process was selective, this represents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete, positioning themselves as valuable partners for long-term government contracts. Such businesses will benefit from the expansive geographical coverage and continued demand for sophisticated digital solutions in public sector operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR_4932- SPIRE Exit- Export Licensing IT System

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of SPIRE- export Licensing IT system. SPIRE is the Export Control Organisation's export licensing case management system; an online platform for export or trade licences a wide range of "strategic" goods (such as security items, military goods, civilian products designed with a military use or purpose, firearms, police and paramilitary goods, radioactive sources and more). SPIRE can also be used to make a Ministry of Defence Form 680 application, Private Venture security grading or Exhibition Clearance applications. DBT is moving towards a new, in-house digital service called LITE, with the expectation that LITE will fully replace SPIRE for the UK's export licensing needs. When LITE is fully operational, SPIRE will be decommissioned. This contract ensures DBT will still have access to SPIRE until it is decommissioned and replace by LITE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cebbf814-a429-4ec5-8b98-3beed5b0efe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081aaf05-7118-491d-8379-1ea6ae4beeb7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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