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ResQ Enterprise Licensing

GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Actuary's Department, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "ResQ Enterprise Licensing", which involves acquiring enterprise server licensing for ResQ reserving software. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting industry-specific software packages, with the award being made on 20th January 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the contract is active from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The total value of the contract is £47,830.50, excluding VAT.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and licensing of industry-specific software, particularly large enterprises capable of delivering enterprise-level server licensing solutions. The procurement method suggests a straightforward acquisition process, which may appeal to companies that can operate under direct contract conditions. Furthermore, businesses with expertise in serving the needs of government entities or those familiar with the requirements of central government departments would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

ResQ Enterprise Licensing

Notice Description

Procurement of Enterprise Server Licensing for ResQ reserving software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004916-2026
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gadcommercial@gad.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWERS WATSON

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