Tender

Brand licensing software 2026

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for acquiring brand licensing software. This procurement is classified under the ‘Software package and information systems’ with focus on 'License Management Software', and it is conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure. The tender is currently at the active stage, open for submissions until 7th April 2026, with the contract award expected to be concluded by 1st May 2026. Interested suppliers need to submit their responses electronically via the Science Museum Group's procurement portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in providing software solutions, particularly those with expertise in licence management systems. The two-stage procurement process will enable businesses to showcase their solutions through an initial tender response and subsequent system demonstrations. Suitable businesses are likely those capable of offering high-quality software with effective system integration solutions, as quality forms a major evaluation criterion alongside system demonstration performance and pricing. The contract offered presents prospects for long-term engagement, initially spanning three years with options for a potential two-year extension, fostering opportunity for sustained business growth and collaboration with a prestigious national institution.

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Notice Title

Brand licensing software 2026

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group is looking for a supplier for the provision of Brand Licensing Software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020777-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

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
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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