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CPT_25_35 eTendering System

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), a public authority within the central government, has successfully awarded a contract for an eTendering System aimed at streamlining procurement processes. The contract, titled "CPT_25_35 eTendering System", was awarded to BiP Solutions Ltd, an SME based in Glasgow. The procurement process, initiated through a direct method below the threshold and without competition, was completed in February 2026, with the contract signing date on 16th February 2026. The contract commences on 9th March 2026 for an initial period of two years, expiring on 8th March 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2031. The project is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on software package and information systems, along with information technology services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services and software solutions to establish a foothold in public sector procurement. Organisations with robust offerings in e-sourcing platforms and IT systems can leverage this type of tender to foster business growth and demonstrate their ability to meet the specific needs of central government entities like the NAO. Given the direct procurement method and the absence of competition, similar businesses should strive to build relationships with contracting authorities that value streamlined, efficient procurement solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_35 eTendering System

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a eTendering System contract to BiP Solutions Ltd for the provision of Delta e-Sourcing a web-based service which allows buying organisations to manage tenders, suppliers and contracts in a single solution. The contract will commence on Monday 9th March 2026, for an initial term of two years until Wednesday 8th March 2028, with the option to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each, ending no later than Saturday 31st March 2031. The estimated total contract value is up to PS65,825.00 (exclusive of VAT) and up to PS78,990.00 (inclusive of VAT) over the potential five-year duration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014511-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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