Award

Room Booking Software

OFCOM

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23 May 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a prominent public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a room booking software suitable for all its offices. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, indicating an expedited approach to acquire necessary goods promptly. The contract was awarded to Eptura International Ltd, on 23rd May 2025, and is active with the contract period starting on 1st July 2025, concluding at the end of June 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving software packages and information systems.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and information systems. Large-scale providers with robust products are well-suited to benefit from such direct procurement processes, where competition is minimal. Businesses focusing on technology that caters to operational efficiency, particularly room booking systems, could leverage similar opportunities by aligning products to meet specific organisational needs, which could facilitate securing future contracts with public authorities like Ofcom.

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Notice Title

Room Booking Software

Notice Description

Room Booking Software for all Ofcom Offices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05249e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026997-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,618 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPTURA INTERNATIONAL

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