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Software Licences

Ofqual

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15 May 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofqual, a public body responsible for regulating qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England, recently completed a procurement process for "Software Licences" under the goods category, focusing on software package and information systems. Based in Coventry, Ofqual initiated a limited procurement method, awarding the contract via a framework agreement without a call for competition, as it fell outside the directive's scope. On 20th August 2025, the contract was signed with SoftwareOne UK Ltd, a large supplier located in London, for the organisation's software licence needs. The contract, valued at £318,272.82, is part of a completed procurement that included delivering services to the West Midlands region, specifically identified in the UKG33 area.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing customer off-the-shelf (COTS) software solutions, seeking to engage with public sector clients. Companies experienced in entering framework agreements and operating within educational and public organisation environments would find it advantageous to compete in such procurements. The project was a limited procedure, meaning Ofqual required specific expertise, highlighting a niche for suppliers prepared to fulfil detailed and particular requirements without the need for extensive competition. Engaging in such contracts can assist businesses in establishing reputations as reliable public sector partners, fostering growth through increased visibility and the potential for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licences

Notice Description

Customer off the shelf (COTS) Sotware licences requirement of the whole organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To identify and secure a single supplier capable of meeting the company's current software requirements.

Options: Yes - 1 x 12 months

Procurement Information

Awarded via a framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044967-2026
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
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
£318,272 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

SoftwareONE UK Ltd

Further Information

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