---
title: "Matchcode Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12e8da24-645e-408b-8971-24f0079c9e01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Matchcode Licence Renewal

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12e8da24-645e-408b-8971-24f0079c9e01

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics, based in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the Matchcode Licence Renewal 2026/27. This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category, offering opportunities within the Technology Products & Associated Services sector. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the CCS framework RM6098. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2026, and the contract period spans from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027, focusing on services delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 17 March 2026, with the award notice published on 2 April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such organisations. Akhter Computers Limited, an SME based in Essex, was successfully awarded the contract, which is valued at £122,580.30. Competitive businesses in the software and technology services sector should consider leveraging similar frameworks and procurement methods to enter public sector contracts, potentially expanding their market presence and establishing long-term business relationships with government entities like the Office for National Statistics.

## Notice

Matchcode Licence Renewal 2026/27 procured through CCS framework RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c06316c-0f9d-40a6-af7a-0b3dca1ad9cb |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,580 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c06316c-0f9d-40a6-af7a-0b3dca1ad9cb
- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c06316c-0f9d-40a6-af7a-0b3dca1ad9cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c06316c-0f9d-40a6-af7a-0b3dca1ad9cb
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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