Planning

UKEF's Software Reseller

UK EXPORT FINANCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 10:06

Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance is planning a procurement opportunity titled "UKEF's Software Reseller," intended to provide software licenses. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to software-related services, and is mapped by CPV code 72260000. This initiative is currently in the 'planned' stage, following a planning update. The tender anticipates a contract duration beginning on 7th June 2026 and ending on 6th June 2028, with a potential extension until 6th June 2030. The procurement process involves a legal basis under the UK Procurement Act 23, which requires transparency of public spend through a Pipeline Notice without formally launching the procedure yet. Interested parties should expect further notices around 2nd February 2026, as publication will occur on the Find a Tender Service.

The opportunity with UK Export Finance presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses specialising in software licenses and software-related services. Given the Gross contract value expected to be £36,000,000, it is particularly suitable for established software resellers and companies with robust delivery capabilities across the United Kingdom. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions in software licensing stand to benefit greatly from engaging with UK Export Finance. The requirement for software expertise, coupled with a focus on efficient service delivery, allows firms to establish long-term partnerships and expand their market presence within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

UKEF's Software Reseller

Notice Description

Contract to provide UKEF's software licenses. Please note, this is a UK001 Pipeline Notice, which is a new legal requirement for contracting authorities under the Procurement Act 23. These notices are required for transparency of public spend and do not formally launch a procurement procedure therefore no response is required. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040831-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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