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09 Jul 2026 at 07:12

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05 Jun 2026 at 11:54

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15 May 2026 at 09:23

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "2025-040 Vantage components and Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme CRM support services" was managed by Ofgem, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This process involved a direct award procurement method, as Cantata Limited holds exclusive intellectual property rights essential for the service's provision. The contract began on 1 June 2026 and is set to end on 1 June 2029, with options for two 12-month extensions. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was signed on 27 May 2026. Cantata Limited, a supplier located in Oxford, will deliver IT services and industry-specific software as part of this contract.

This tender represents a significant business development opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Given the direct award process based on exclusive intellectual property rights, businesses holding unique intellectual assets are well-suited to compete in similar scenarios. Companies that can secure such contracts can benefit from stable, long-term relationships with public authorities like Ofgem, provided they possess the necessary proprietary technology or rights that are crucial to the procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

2025-040 Vantage components and Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme CRM support services

Notice Description

Provision of Vantage components to support the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme CRM system which delivers essential bespoke functionality allowing for the administration of the scheme as required for the continued licensing, support, and maintenance of the CRM

Procurement Information

Supplier owns the rights to the software code

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANTATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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