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Information Assured Technology

Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority

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15 Oct 2026 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) procured information-assured technology through a value-added reseller. The requirement covers hardware, software, licences and associated professional services, combining technology supply with the services needed to support its use. The procurement is classified as IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is a technology products and services requirement rather than a single software or hardware purchase, so relevant suppliers may include resellers able to provide a broad product range alongside professional services. IPSA is the public body buying the requirement; the selected supplier is Softcat Plc.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Softcat Plc. IPSA ran a limited mini-competition under the Government Commercial Agency’s Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework, Lot 4, without a separate prior call for competition. The contract was signed on 14 October 2026 and has a stated value of £7,000,000. The stated initial term is three years, with extensions of three years, one year and one year, giving a possible maximum term of eight years. The published lot is marked cancelled, while the award and contract are active; the data does not explain this status difference. Price was the stated award criterion, and the bid statistics record one bid for the lot.

For suppliers tracking IPSA’s technology demand, this award shows a broad, reseller-led requirement spanning hardware, software, licences and professional services, rather than a narrow product purchase. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to bring together a suitable technology portfolio and the ability to deliver associated professional services through a value-added reseller model. The buyer used a mini-competition through an established technology framework, so framework access and the ability to respond to a focused competition would be commercially relevant. Price was the stated award basis, and the recorded competition attracted one bid. This indicates that competitive pricing and the capacity to assemble a coherent offer across products and services are central considerations for suppliers serving this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information Assured Technology

Notice Description

Provision of Hardware, Software, Licences and Professional Services via a Value Added Reseller model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Hardware, Software, Licences and Professional Services via a Value Added Reseller model.

Options: Initial Term - 3 years Foreseen Extension - +3+1+1 Total - 8 years

Procurement Information

Mini Competition via GCA RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078810
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks 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
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 6AB
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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