Optimal Workshop Tooling

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the UK Health Security Agency under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involves the award of a contract titled "Optimal Workshop Tooling." It falls under the industry category of IT software packages and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the award stage, with the award being active as of 21st May 2026. The procurement was conducted directly, without competition, as it was below the threshold requiring competitive tendering. The contract involves the delivery of an IT software package for license management and has a total value of USD 22,895.81, running from 21st May 2026 to 17th May 2027.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in IT software solutions, particularly those offering comprehensive packages for enterprise-level tooling and license management. Although this specific procurement did not involve open competition, businesses that can offer similar services might seek collaboration or subcontracting opportunities with large providers like OPTIMAL WORKSHOP LIMITED, the selected supplier. Companies aiming to engage with public sector organisations may benefit from monitoring such direct procurement efforts as they occasionally require specialised niche products or solutions that can foster further business development and sector penetration.

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Notice Title

Optimal Workshop Tooling

Notice Description

Optimal Workshop Tooling Licence - Enterprise Plan: 40 Studies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b423
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055732-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OPTIMAL WORKSHOP

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