Award

Workshop Facilitation Tool

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, based in London, has concluded a procurement process for a Workshop Facilitation Tool titled "XLeap." This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically administration software packages. The procurement, which was a direct method under the below-threshold category without competition, has reached the award stage. The contract was officially signed on 21st April 2026, with its active period commencing on 27th April 2026 and potentially extending until 26th April 2029. The buying organisation can be contacted via email at sigcommercialapprovals@dsit.gov.uk.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in virtual workshop platforms or facilitation software packages, particularly SMEs like XLeap GmbH, the awarded supplier. Firms within the technology and software development sector, including those with innovative offerings for secure virtual meetings, could find growth through similar procurement opportunities. Given the nature of the tender, businesses looking to enhance government collaborations may benefit from monitoring such direct procurement methods that cater to specific technological tool needs.

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Notice Title

Workshop Facilitation Tool

Notice Description

XLeap is a secure facilitation platform that supports meetings and workshops, both virtually and in person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036803-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XLEAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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