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GovForms platform

OFQUAL

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13 May 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "GovForms platform" has been completed with Ofqual acting as the buying organisation. This contract, aimed at procuring goods, specifically a drawing and imaging software package, was categorised under the industry classification CPV 48320000. The procurement was carried out in the West Midlands region, specifically UKG33, without prior publication of a call for competition, utilizing a limited procurement method under the CCS/GPA framework agreement for cloud-based software. Key details include the award being finalised on 26th March 2026 with a contract value of GBP 100,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cloud-based software solutions, form-building and configuration, and API/SMTP integrations. The procurement favoured technical quality and pricing, offering businesses capable of delivering high-quality, value-driven solutions a competitive edge. Potential suppliers from technology sectors skilled in providing software that allows for comprehensive user interactions such as viewing, editing, and updating forms could find this tender aligns well with their core offerings, providing a lucrative opportunity to establish or expand their presence within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

GovForms platform

Notice Description

Ability to build and configure forms, Integrating with Entra/OneLogin, write back responses throughAPI/SMTP, allow multiple users to view, edit and update forms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Platform fees, transaction costs and assurance fees. Additional information: Awarded via shortlisting and request for further competition using CCS/GPA framework agreement ref: G-Cloud 14 for cloud based software

Options: Yes - 1 x 12 months

Procurement Information

Awarded via a framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06983e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044151-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package

48325000 - Form-making software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFQUAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2FL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOVFORMS

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