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Management Studio 2025

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Nov 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), a leading government body based in London, has completed the selective procurement process for the "Management Studio 2025" contract. Awarded through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework, this contract has been given to APPtechnology LTD. The procurement pertains to the information technology services industry, with a total estimated value of £120,000 GBP. The contract spans an initial period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year until 31st March 2030. The award stage was finalised on 1st October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those interested in securing long-term government contracts. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its classification of suitability, encouraging participation from a diverse range of service providers. APPtechnology LTD's involvement underscores the potential benefits for suppliers in working under government frameworks like GCloud. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through increased visibility and credibility as a government services provider.

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Notice Title

Management Studio 2025

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to APPtechnology LTD using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework and the supplier will be providing the NAO with management studio licences. The contract will run for an initial 3 years from Wednesday 1st April 2026 until Saturday 31st March 2029 with 12 months optional extension until Sunday 31st March 2030. The estimated contract value will be PS120K gross.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dae92c19-f138-4564-b695-16def9d733b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5ddce7-bcb9-4973-b68e-ce1a68244bd3
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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

APPTECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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