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MatLab Licences

OFCOM

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Ofcom, a UK sub-central government public authority, was for acquiring MatLab Licences. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. Ofcom, located in London, awarded a contract on 2nd September 2025 to THE MATHWORKS LIMITED based in Cambridge, for goods delivered across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, as the contract was awarded directly to the supplier. The contract is in the award stage, with a period of active delivery running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, involving a total gross amount of £68,745.60, and it was documented as complete on 8th January 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those able to provide licences, maintenance, and support services for specialised programming environments like MATLAB. While the direct award without competition limits immediate opportunities for other suppliers, understanding such procurement processes can assist businesses in strategising for similar opportunities in the future, especially for those already participating in software solutions with government agencies. Companies that can offer competitive solutions under similar frameworks may benefit by enhancing their offerings and visibility in government procurement channels.

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Notice Title

MatLab Licences

Notice Description

Licences, maintenance and support from MathWorks Ltd, suppliers of the MATLAB suite of products, a high-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visualisation and programming.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001403-2026
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
£68,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

THE MATHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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