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Enterprise Architect Licence

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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17 Jun 2026 at 13:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency has recently completed a procurement process for an "Enterprise Architect Licence," aimed at software architects, designers, and developers. This procurement, categorised under IT software packages, was managed under the "direct" method below threshold without competition. The contract is slated to commence on 29th June 2026 and conclude on 28th June 2027. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the Government Property Agency functions as a public authority within the sub-central government category. The award for this tender, with a gross value of £29,522, is pending, with Softcat PLC as the designated supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing in IT and software solutions, particularly those offering specialised software packages. The direct procurement method indicates a targeted approach, suggesting that companies within this niche can leverage their expertise to secure future contracts. Businesses similar in scale and capability to Softcat PLC would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, where detailed knowledge and specialisation in software architecture are advantageous. This contract allows businesses to foster relationships with public authorities and potentially increase their footprint in governmental IT projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Architect Licence

Notice Description

Enterprise Architect for software architects, designers & developers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b727
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,602 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY 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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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