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Appian PAAS Subscription Agreement

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08 Sep 2025 at 12:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ofsted has concluded a direct award procurement process for an "Appian PAAS Subscription Agreement," which falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The buying organisation, Ofsted, a central government public authority, is based in Manchester, UK. This procurement process has already progressed to the award stage as of 8th September 2025, with Appian Europe Limited receiving the contract. The contract term is set from 17th September 2025 to 16th September 2027, highlighting key operational timelines. Given the proprietary nature of Appian's technology, the procurement method was a direct award due to exclusivity, avoiding standard competition parameters.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses providing specialised software solutions that possess unique intellectual property and exclusive distribution rights. While this particular contract has been awarded to Appian Europe Limited, similar tenders in the future could offer valuable growth potential for similar firms within the tech and software sectors, especially those that can offer proprietary solutions not easily replicated by competitors. Companies that focus on low-code platforms or have the potential to partner with government bodies for digital transformation initiatives may find strategic growth opportunities by engaging in such direct award processes or through collaborative endeavours with awarded suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appian PAAS Subscription Agreement

Notice Description

Appian is a low-code technology platform developed and supplied by the company of the same name. We require: Licenses for our internal delivery team, our third-party delivery partners, and our end users.

Procurement Information

Appian licenses are exclusively distributed by Appian due to their proprietary nature. No other supplier can offer the same product, making competition non-viable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054652-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£397,692 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPIAN EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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