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FUSION CORPORATE SOFTWARE ASSURANCE 25/28 (con_28948)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 17:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for the "FUSION CORPORATE SOFTWARE ASSURANCE 25/28 (con_28948)" contract, focusing on license management software packages under the goods category. The procurement was conducted through a limited method due to being below the threshold, ensuring a competitive yet focused selection. Based in London, the Department finalised this contract on 20th October 2025 with SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Northampton. The contract period spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, securing a total gross value of £24,883.20.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software assurance and license management, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises adept in delivering specialized software solutions. Companies with expertise in serving public sector clients and those positioned to offer competitive bids in limited competition scenarios stand well-suited to leverage such opportunities for further growth and expansion into the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FUSION CORPORATE SOFTWARE ASSURANCE 25/28 (con_28948)

Notice Description

Purchase of Fusion Corporate Software Assurance 18 licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076209-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,736 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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