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title: "CAD Software Procurement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# CAD Software Procurement

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-229d5f8d-55e9-49e6-8802-24a498dfebcd

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Hampshire County Council (HCC) focused on acquiring CAD software, critical for the production of plans and diagrams within the Universal Services directorate. The procurement, under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), involved a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Kent Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework ref Y23065. HCC awarded the contract for £500,000 to CDW Limited, covering the South East region of the UK. The contract is scheduled from 21 January 2026 to 21 January 2027. The procurement stage was an award, finalised on 17 December 2025, with the award notice published on 5 January 2026, shortly before several existing licences were due to expire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in CAD and associated IT services, to expand their presence in the public sector. SMEs may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, given the procurement's suitability criterion favouring such enterprises over VCSEs. By participating in framework agreements and focusing on potential savings from emerging licensing models by Autodesk, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and potentially secure further government contracts in related fields, fostering substantial growth prospects.

## Notice

HCC makes extensive use of AutoCad software for the production of plans and diagrams for the Universal Services directorate. The current contract was tendered as a three year contract ending on 04/04/2026. HCC was advised by Autodesk that some of the original licences covered in the current contract were expiring in January 2026 and it would be prudent to co-term all the licences to end at the same time, therefore a reprocurement exercise was required. Autodesk is also in the process of introducing new licence models which could be beneficial to HCC. These launch after the January licence expiry date, so a short term contract was sought to enable HCC to take time to investigate whether these new licensing options are likely to deliver future savings. Additional information: The CAD Software requirement was procured using the Kent Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework ref Y23065

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbeafd10-e3df-4c56-972a-8189df6ed2e7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbeafd10-e3df-4c56-972a-8189df6ed2e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbeafd10-e3df-4c56-972a-8189df6ed2e7
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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