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AI Coding Assistants Licences Reseller

DSIT

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) involved sourcing a reseller for AI coding assistants licences, targeting deployment across the UK public sector. The procurement falls under software-related services, applicable to multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This award phase, dated 12th January 2026, marks the conclusion of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 7th January 2026 to 7th July 2026. The tender's value is £700,000, with SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier based in Buckinghamshire, securing the contract.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and technology services, particularly those capable of scaling swiftly to meet large public sector demands. SMEs were considered suitable for this opportunity, making it appealing for small and medium enterprises with expertise in AI solutions. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain significant exposure within the public sector. The framework approach facilitates ongoing partnership possibilities for firms adept at navigating and fulfilling government contracts efficiently.

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Notice Title

AI Coding Assistants Licences Reseller

Notice Description

Government Digital Service (GDS) requires licences for a comprehensive range of AI coding assistants (AICAs), for deployment rapidly and at scale to software engineering teams across the UK public sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d90b1d32-43cf-4c83-bee2-63d19b42fa5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e93283a-f450-4061-8980-24adead4aaaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning-digital@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

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