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title: "NCS Acquisition of Salesforce & Own Back-up"
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# NCS Acquisition of Salesforce & Own Back-up

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fc6eb54-d66d-4c47-9934-d1f8e6a3f260

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## Summary

The procurement process for acquiring Salesforce and OwnBackup licences and archiving for the closure of the National Citizen Service (NCS) was conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). This contract, classified under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," involves a delivery location at postal code SW1A 2BQ in London, England. The procurement, executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, began with the tender period ending on 16th June 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded to Softcat PLC on 24th June 2025, with the agreement running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large businesses adept in IT solutions, particularly those specialising in software licensing and data management services, to expand their portfolio by aligning with governmental contracts. The framework agreement allows businesses to secure work through established selections rather than open competition, favouring those with a pre-existing framework presence. With value set at £340,025.02, this contract offers promising potential for both Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies to engage in future government projects, facilitating growth within the public sector's business services. The completion status of this procurement highlights an active engagement with potential for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Salesforce and OwnBackup licences and archiving to support NCS closure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8dc778d-ed1c-467b-88be-9c073402a2bb |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,025 |
| 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8dc778d-ed1c-467b-88be-9c073402a2bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8dc778d-ed1c-467b-88be-9c073402a2bb
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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