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title: "Softbreach Contract 26/27 (con_31383)"
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# Softbreach Contract 26/27 (con_31383)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dd56a9a-e75f-4d08-a6cc-b1c91a08f992

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the Softbreach Contract 26/27, aimed at Information-processing equipment within the services category. This call-off from a framework agreement utilises a selective procurement method, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises. With a total contract value of £98,190.04, the services will be provided by Softcat PLC from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2027 across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The contract award, actively announced on 31st March 2026, reflects a strategic initiative by the Department for Education headquartered in London.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for SMEs specialised in Information-processing equipment to engage in public sector contracts, thereby fostering business growth. With its selective procurement method, the Department for Education provides a streamlined avenue for businesses capable of both competitive pricing and high service standards. The contract's scope spanning several UK regions offers businesses the chance to expand geographically and gain substantial visibility in the public procurement sphere. Organisations with capabilities aligning with technological services suited to educational frameworks are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this continued arrangement with the Department for Education.

## Notice

1 Year of SafeBreach

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3588490e-08d3-44b2-a488-a710a74ff0fa |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,190 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42965000 - Information-processing equipment

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2026 at 00:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3588490e-08d3-44b2-a488-a710a74ff0fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3588490e-08d3-44b2-a488-a710a74ff0fa
  18th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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