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Procure to Pay (P2P) System

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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ContractAmendment

08 May 2026 at 10:47

Award

06 May 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by DFT Operator Limited, based in London, is focused on acquiring a Procure to Pay (P2P) System, categorised under software package and information systems. The contract has reached the Amendment stage as of 8th May 2026, following a recent transfer of personnel necessitating additional resources. Originally awarded under a 'below threshold - limited competition' method, the contract amendment elevates its status to a 'convertible contract' under the Public Contracts Regulations (PA23) due to unforeseen requirements for additional licenses. The contract, awarded to Coupa Software Inc, a large-scale enterprise based in the United States, commenced on 31st July 2025 and is expected to conclude by 30th July 2028, extending potential business growth opportunities over this timeline.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with experience in large-scale procurement systems. Businesses capable of offering additional support services, upgrades, or user licenses, as required through this modification, may find lucrative opportunities. The procurement confirms the demand for adaptable solutions capable of scaling with organisational changes, providing a competitive edge to businesses that can anticipate and quickly address such evolving needs in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Procure to Pay (P2P) System

Notice Description

Provision of a Procure to Pay system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042421-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,689 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Jul 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
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUPA SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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