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Vigil AI CAID Media Classifier Plugin Licences

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26 Feb 2026 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Home Office for the supply and support of Vigil AI CAID Media Classifier Plugin Licences. This contract falls under the industry category of license management software packages, with a CPV classification of 48218000. The location for delivery is London, United Kingdom, specifically at postal code SW1P 4DF. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on the 28th of January 2026, and the contract was subsequently awarded to Roke Manor Research Limited on the 17th of February 2026. The award was published on the 26th of February 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of April 2026, running until the 31st of March 2028. The process is in the award stage, and the contract's value is £1,088,000.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software licensing and those capable of providing support services. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's suitability criteria. Enterprises that can deliver high-quality software packages for licence management stand to benefit from engaging with this opportunity. The Home Office's reliance on the selective procurement method underscores a preference for suppliers that have demonstrated quality and reliability, offering an opportunity for established SMEs to bolster their presence in the market through strategic partnerships and contracts with governmental entities.

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Notice Title

Vigil AI CAID Media Classifier Plugin Licences

Notice Description

Provision of licences and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bb806ed-86a6-4aae-943b-1bd5b6f46f44
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,088,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,088,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROKE MANOR RESEARCH

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