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title: "Purchase of Druva Licenses"
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# Purchase of Druva Licenses

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91a58aa0-c46a-4da8-bbd8-2f65597528a5

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Druva licences, awarding the contract to Softcat PLC. This contract falls under the "Information technology services" category, with procurement conducted using a limited method via a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract commenced on 6 July 2026 and is set to conclude on 5 July 2031, with an estimated value of £15,480 inclusive of VAT. The contract location is the United Kingdom, specifically managed from the NAO's office in London, England.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of providing competitive quotations for software licences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in government contracting will find this process favourable due to its suitability criteria. Softcat PLC, being a large supplier, exemplifies the potential scalability and reach possible through successful engagement in similar procurement opportunities with public sector organisations.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the supply of Druva licences. The contract commenced on Monday 6 July 2026 and will expire on Saturday 5 July 2031. The estimated total contract value is PS15,480.00 inclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309757da-d19c-4893-812d-b94bbcb13b16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,480 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309757da-d19c-4893-812d-b94bbcb13b16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309757da-d19c-4893-812d-b94bbcb13b16
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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