Notice Information
Notice Title
Aptitude Assure Support Model
Notice Description
A support contract is required to ensure the smooth-running and seamless launch of Ops Ledger from the go-live date of December 1st, 2025 - previously procured Aptitude Software License is integral to the launch of Ops Ledger. This will be delivered by the supplier in the form of Managed Services.
Procurement Information
This is based on a continuity of services. Supplier has provided Software which is integral to the requirement being delivered. Supplier owns the IPR to the software.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dd7b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079451-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £639,000 £500K-£1M
- Contracts Value
- £639,000 £500K-£1M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 3 Dec 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 10 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
- 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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079451-2025
3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073219-2025
12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072325-2025
10th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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