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Posit Connect Cloud Licences Agreement

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons based in London, UK, acting as the buying organisation for the "Posit Connect Cloud Licences Agreement." The procurement, categorised under the industry of software supply services, focuses on providing five Posit Connect Cloud Licences over a contract period of three years, from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2029. The process, now at the award stage, was completed using a direct procurement method, classified under a light-touch regime as "Below threshold - without competition." Key milestones include a scheduled future signature date just after the award on 15 January 2026, marking the start of the contract period.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity primarily for companies specialising in software services, particularly those with existing capabilities in supplying cloud-related solutions. While the procurement has already been awarded to the supplier Posit, the nature of such tenders showcases potential avenues for similar businesses to engage with central government entities such as the House of Commons. Organisations aiming to establish or expand a foothold in public sector contracts, especially in providing digital or technology solutions, can look to learn and adapt strategies from such procurement initiatives. The contract, being managed without competition and below certain thresholds, provides a case study on how niche services may be directly procured by government bodies, offering insights into strategic positioning in a tightly regulated market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Posit Connect Cloud Licences Agreement

Notice Description

Posit Connect Cloud Licences (X5) Agreement for 3 years from 12/01/2026 - 11/01/2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06065b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003368-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,258 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chanas@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
02072198472

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

POSIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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