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title: "CPT_25_42 - Reinforcement learning platform for audit staff (C-4018)"
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# CPT_25_42 - Reinforcement learning platform for audit staff (C-4018)

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0349fc76-4572-4236-b2dc-78de76f05147

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for a reinforcement learning platform for its audit staff, awarding the contract to Softcat Plc. This contract falls under the e-learning services industry category and will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement was part of a selective process through a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 framework. The contract commenced on 1 November 2025 and will run for three years, with the possibility of extending for two additional one-year periods, concluding by 31 October 2030 if extensions are exercised. The estimated contract value over the potential five-year period is £240,000, inclusive of VAT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital and e-learning solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced technological platforms such as reinforcement learning systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations in the voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), could find similar opportunities accessible due to the suitability specifications indicated in the tender. The contract not only offers financial growth prospects for the successful supplier but also positions them strategically in dealing with high-profile government entities like the NAO, showcasing their capabilities in delivering sophisticated digital solutions.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to SoftCat PLC via the HealthTrust Europe Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) framework. Under this agreement, SoftCat PLC will provide the NAO with a reinforced learning platform for audit staff. The contract commenced on Saturday, 1 November 2025 for 3 years until Tuesday, 31 October 2028 with extension provisions for another 2 years in one-year periods. The final expiry should extension provisions be utilised is 31 October 2030. The estimated contract value for the potential 5 year contract is PS240,000 (Inc. VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd4e9f5-d164-4f07-aa2c-19f65b42e4fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd4e9f5-d164-4f07-aa2c-19f65b42e4fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd4e9f5-d164-4f07-aa2c-19f65b42e4fe
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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