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title: "Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66a9429a-af23-4975-acc2-dd73da66feab

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for a "Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform," classified under the industry category of Document Management Software Package (CPV code: 48311000). The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The tender was valued at £218,243.32, with the award published on 5th August 2026. The buyer, Government Legal Department, emphasises the importance of secure document handling solutions for enhanced operational efficiency.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing document management software solutions. Since the procurement was carried out through a framework agreement, firms with existing framework agreements are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Businesses that can offer reliable, secure, and collaborative data sharing platforms are likely to benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for this procurement. The contracted supplier, Softcat PLC, a large-scale enterprise, indicates that significant experience and capability in the IT services domain may enhance competitiveness in such tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a5cec-025d-4082-ad95-6ca94c301d64 |
| 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 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,243 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,243 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48311000 - Document management software package

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a5cec-025d-4082-ad95-6ca94c301d64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a5cec-025d-4082-ad95-6ca94c301d64
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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