Planning

Actian Software License Subscription Renewal (2026 - 2029)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 17:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government body based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking to renew its Actian Software License Subscription, which includes Actian OpenRoad and Ingress Licenses, for the period from 2026 to 2029. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a communication scheduled for a future notice date of 10th February 2026. This process is a direct award under the goods category, focusing on the renewal of software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, will commence on 22nd February 2026 and conclude on 21st February 2029, with a maximum possible extension to 21st February 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software and IT services, particularly those with expertise in software license management and support. The direct award nature of the procurement process suggests that businesses with existing relationships or previous experience with government contracts, especially in software services, could be well-positioned to engage and potentially secure future partnership opportunities, offering prospects for growth and collaboration with a major UK government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Actian Software License Subscription Renewal (2026 - 2029)

Notice Description

Renewal of Actian OpenRoad and Ingress Licenses Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011566-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
debbie.coates@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

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