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title: "DDaT25171/ Con_7917 - DSIT Excel Add-On"
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# DDaT25171/ Con_7917 - DSIT Excel Add-On

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d167780-63cb-48d3-8b99-70ea36b9a119

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## Summary

The Department for Innovation, Science and Technology (DSIT), via ICS, has completed a procurement process for an Excel Add-on tool, as described in the award notice for the Call-Off Contract under the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework. The procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category, with a value of £23,212.84 GBP. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, England. The award was granted to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, with the contract running from 4th June 2025 to 3rd June 2027. This procurement used a selective method via a direct award, highlighting this as a non-competitive procurement concluded on 30th May 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing innovative tools for government use. While this specific tender was not open to competition, similar tenders may invite participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the DSIT's suitability criteria, which favour SMEs. Companies that can offer competitive solutions under existing framework agreements should closely monitor similar opportunities to expand their reach within the public sector, enhancing growth potential and establishing robust client relationships with key government departments.

## Notice

*** PLEAE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Innovation, Science and Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for the provision of Excel Add-on tool. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award under the CCS -Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7087b9-8fc9-4d84-aad1-902f3e4838da |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,212 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,212 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7087b9-8fc9-4d84-aad1-902f3e4838da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7087b9-8fc9-4d84-aad1-902f3e4838da
  9th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/853e30fe-8a53-4fc2-b909-0173a28c8836
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