Award

Supply of a Strategic Portfolio Management Tool

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

29 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has completed the procurement process for a Strategic Portfolio Management Tool under a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement involved the software package and information systems industry category, with a total contract value of £388,136.3. The process reached the award stage, with the contract given to SOFTCAT PLC on 7th November 2025. The contract spans from 14th November 2025 to 13th November 2027. The procurement method used was selective, focusing on goods with the aim to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing strategic portfolio management software solutions. It is particularly suited to SMEs with expertise in software packages and information systems. The successful supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, exemplifies the kind of large-scale company experienced in meeting specific governmental needs. Businesses looking to grow could benefit from similar contracts by developing strong solutions that meet the precise demands of governmental departments, like the DfTc, and aligning their capabilities with available framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Strategic Portfolio Management Tool

Notice Description

Contract award notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f974ea0c-915c-4af7-9b9a-4b920914b582
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5112c3-f7e5-4716-a07d-c04a4646b4cc
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£388,136 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,136 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2AA
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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