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title: "UKSBS DDaT23237 - Provision of Verto Licences"
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# UKSBS DDaT23237 - Provision of Verto Licences

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-217d10f0-68f3-4291-a1aa-b5724ff54477

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKSBS DDaT23237 - Provision of Verto Licences" has been concluded with an award notice, not a call for competition. The project was initiated by the Department for Energy & Industrial Strategy with a requirement for project management software licences and maintenance services. The buying organisation, ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, facilitated this procurement through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 30th June 2026. The industry category is software package and information systems, and the procurement covers various locations including the UK and international territories. The awarded supplier is Bytes Software Services with a contract value of £1,362,398.10.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing project management solutions. The contract's scale suggests it is well-suited for large enterprises rather than small and medium enterprises (SMEs), despite SMEs being considered suitable. Businesses with experience in delivering software services under government frameworks would find this procurement highly beneficial for growth, providing long-term engagement and partnership opportunities with major governmental departments. The tender's international coverage further extends the potential market reach for the supplier.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy & Industrial Strategy had a requirement for the provision of project Management Software Licences and Maintenance Service. This Call Off contract has been sources via a mini competition under CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework. ***Contract Variation 001 was raised in line with the original contract to activate the optional 12 month extension.***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d3d59-34ae-42f3-b94b-552e32288111 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,362,398 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,362,398 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d3d59-34ae-42f3-b94b-552e32288111
- 25 Jun 2024 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d3d59-34ae-42f3-b94b-552e32288111

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d3d59-34ae-42f3-b94b-552e32288111
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/326e9bb1-94a0-4a60-959e-3937734b3385
  Redacted Contract

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