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title: "CPT_26_13 - Idea Licenses 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a522d00-9d91-4424-bfdd-e676ac088686"
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buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-06"
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# CPT_26_13 - Idea Licenses 2026/27

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a522d00-9d91-4424-bfdd-e676ac088686

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "CPT_26_13 - Idea Licenses 2026/27", categorised under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000) in the goods procurement category. The process, currently in the Award stage, involved awarding a one-year contract worth GBP 75,240 to CaseWare UK Ltd, the sole authorised distributor of IDEA licences in the UK. Located in London, the procurement was conducted via a single-source supplier method, and the contract period starts on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027. Key dates include the award issuance on 10th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing specialised software solutions, particularly those involved in data analysis tools for audit-related tasks. Although the contract was granted through a non-competitive process due to licensing exclusivity, businesses interested in the auditing and software industries might explore potential partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with CaseWare UK Ltd, enhancing service delivery in similar government contracts. While the current contract bypassed competition, understanding market needs and building relationships with key stakeholders, like the NAO, can poise businesses well for future tenders in comparable fields.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a one year contract for IDEA licenses to CaseWare UK. This is a data analysis tool to perform auditing tasks common to the majority of audits. License numbers are reviewed annually and therefore contracts are awarded for 1 year. CaseWare UK are the only authorised distributor of IDEA in the UK and therefore this contract has not been competed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8512d-baba-41d9-a5dc-8754659a3707 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single source supplier |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,240 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2026 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8512d-baba-41d9-a5dc-8754659a3707

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8512d-baba-41d9-a5dc-8754659a3707
  6th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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