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Cloud Subscription Renewal

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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21 Jul 2026 at 07:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, focuses on the renewal of a cloud subscription under the “Cloud Subscription Renewal” contract. The procurement falls within the industry category of software and information systems, specifically targeting software package services. This procurement, situated in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29th June 2026 and set to be active from 30th June 2026 to 29th February 2028. The process utilised a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government authority, is the buying organisation responsible for this process, ensuring transparency in its operations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering cloud solutions. While this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, it highlights the importance of being well-versed with government procurement processes and maintaining readiness for future opportunities. Enterprises similar to MORE4APPS UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) that successfully secured the contract, stand to benefit by aligning their services with public authority requirements to explore partnerships with government organisations. This kind of procurement underscores the potential for sustained collaboration with public institutions for firms offering specialised technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Subscription Renewal

Notice Description

Awarded contract - Published for transparency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068492-2026
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
SME

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
£43,374 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MORE4APPS

Further Information

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