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Slack Business Plus Licenses

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Business and Trade revolves around the acquisition of Slack Business Plus Licenses, classified within the industry-specific software package sector. The procurement, which followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with the status marked as complete. The contract, valued at £39,171, covers a period from 30th January 2026 to 29th January 2027 and is intended for delivery in multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. The award was officially published on 9th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the software subscription and services market. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that exclusively offer industry-specific software solutions, as they meet the suitability criteria outlined in the tender document. Companies equipped to deliver consistent and scalable software services across a wide geographical spread, including various international regions, stand a great chance to propel growth and secure future procurement opportunities similar to this framework agreement engagement.

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Notice Title

Slack Business Plus Licenses

Notice Description

DBT subscribes Slack Business Plus Licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16978961-b01b-4646-9270-beec4334f200
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

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,171 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,171 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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