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title: "Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software"
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published: "2025-11-14"
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# Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ea1039a-2daf-48f6-b50f-4907c2061739

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software" under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful supplier being Lucid Software Inc., a large-scale company based in the United States. The tender, which has been conducted using a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, pertains to the provision of software licences for virtual whiteboarding. The contract value is £449,996 and encompasses a wide geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end date on 10th September 2025, and the contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and IT solutions sector, especially those adept at providing cutting-edge educational technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of procurement particularly advantageous if they have expertise in virtual collaboration tools and are able to work within framework agreements. The contract offers a chance to expand into a broad and diverse market area, given the international scope of the delivery addresses involved. Companies with innovative capabilities in software packages and who can enhance remote education tools would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract award for Virtual Whiteboarding and Diagramming Software licences for Department for Education

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70769181-604c-4476-842d-0f74f00b571e |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,996 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 3BT |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUCID SOFTWARE INC. (A DELAWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70769181-604c-4476-842d-0f74f00b571e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70769181-604c-4476-842d-0f74f00b571e
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/280dea26-7139-4bc0-9e7d-6addedcea131
  n/a

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