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Aptitude - Software Licensing

UK Export Finance

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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16 Oct 2025 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Sep 2025 at 16:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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22 Sep 2025 at 12:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Export Finance involves a direct award contract for software licensing with Aptitude Software Limited. The title of the procurement is "Aptitude - Software Licensing" within the IT sector, specifically for software packages. This process is located in London, United Kingdom and falls under the category of goods. The contract commenced on 16 October 2025 and is set to end on 23 September 2030, with the agreement being officially signed on 15 October 2025. The procurement method is a direct award due to the exclusive rights of the supplier regarding the software's intellectual property, which necessitates the continued access for IFRS work and security updates.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those that can offer or support software with exclusive intellectual property rights. Aptitude Software, a large-scale organisation, is currently the sole supplier for this contract. Companies that have capabilities in software development and maintenance, especially those with specialised knowledge in licensing and security patches, may find opportunities in similar procurement processes or as prospective partners for future tenders issued by central government authorities like UK Export Finance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aptitude - Software Licensing

Notice Description

Access to software license provided by Aptitude Software Limited

Procurement Information

Supplier developed and provided the software and owns the intellectual property rights and is the only supplier able to provide security updates, patches and bug fixes. Authority requires the licence to continue IFRS work hence the direct award requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065839-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,496,748 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,496,748 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 23 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Export Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

APTITUDE SOFTWARE GROUP PLC

APTITUDE SOFTWARE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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