Tender

Brand licensing software

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Mar 2026 at 13:33

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 09:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 09:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Science Museum Group aimed to acquire brand licensing software for its licencing team. This tender, classified under software package and information systems, involves the competitive flexible procedure. Located in London, the tender involves a contract period starting on 30th June 2026, with potential renewal options and significant investment. Initially active, the status of the tender was updated as cancelled on 2nd March 2026 due to a change in the process. An expression of interest was required by 15th March 2026. The procurement belonged to the goods category under a public authority – central government classification.

This tender originally presented a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in license management software development services. Companies specialising in software packages and systems could significantly benefit from this opportunity, anticipating business growth through collaboration with an esteemed institution like the Science Museum Group. Despite the cancellation, the project embodied a valuable chance for such businesses to showcase innovative solutions, which potentially may be revisited in future procurements. Businesses in regions accessible to London, particularly those flexible enough to adapt to competitive procurement methods, would be well-suited to collaborate on similar upcoming ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brand licensing software

Notice Description

The brand licensing team at the Science Museum Group acts as licensor across several brands. There can be several style guides for each brand. We are looking for a brand licensing software to cover the functionality set out in the project brief.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06548b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018451-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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