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title: "The provision of National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service of third-party software."
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# The provision of National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service of third-party software.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b912e14-aafd-48ae-8382-7d35430f8b4d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently completed a contract award process for the provision of a National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service for third-party software. The contract, valued at £144,000, aims to support the validation of software applications used for Building Regulation compliance and energy certification in non-domestic environments. Located in London, the project falls under the "Software testing" and "Software-related services" categories, with AECOM Limited selected as the supplier. The procurement followed a selective method through a framework agreement, with the contract running from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2027. This update was published on 24th September 2025.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaging in software validation and compliance services, particularly those with expertise in developing or testing applications aligned with regulatory standards. Large-scale firms with established capabilities in software testing and regulatory compliance, like AECOM Limited, are highly suited to such contracts. By providing services that ensure software adheres to national methodologies, firms can fortify their market position and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Such contracts not only foster business growth but also enhance service reliability and adherence to regulatory compliance, offering a competitive edge in the industry.

## Notice

A Contract for the purchase of a National Calculation Methodology (NCM) software validation service of third-party software. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government, herein referred to as "The Authority", has directly awarded a contract for professional software validation services of 3rd party commercial software applications for the purpose of undertaking Building Regulation (Part L) compliance assessments and in the production of non-domestic "energy certificates" or Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs) for systems. The contract is to procure technical support to maintain a testing and validation service for third-party software applications and interfaces, to ensure they operate in a manner and to a standard consistent with the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) or, in the case of Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs), in accordance with published guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25886e0-5183-4811-9dcb-796d5d88a8ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25886e0-5183-4811-9dcb-796d5d88a8ba
- 29 Aug 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25886e0-5183-4811-9dcb-796d5d88a8ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25886e0-5183-4811-9dcb-796d5d88a8ba
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73e92988-f389-435b-869c-0245fecab3bd
  Redacted contract awarded including Specification
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6165:1/lot-suppliers
  Link to Framework on CCS website and relevant schedules

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