Qualtrics Software Licence

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority located in Porton Down, Salisbury, United Kingdom. The focus of this process was the acquisition of a "Qualtrics Software Licence" for the upcoming year. The procurement was categorised under goods, specifically within the software package and information systems industry. The process utilised a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement process is at the "Award" stage, with a contract awarded to Qualtrics LLC. The contract commenced on 22nd May 2026 and will conclude on 21st May 2027, encompassing multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing software licences. Although this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method to Qualtrics LLC, it illustrates potential growth avenues for companies that can offer competitive service software solutions to public sector entities. Large vendors, similar to Qualtrics LLC, with the ability to handle substantial demands and ensure comprehensive licensing management, would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Qualtrics Software Licence

Notice Description

Software Licence - Procurement of licences for the forthcoming year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056677-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,899 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALTRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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