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title: "CP2686-25 Skills Training Subscription"
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# CP2686-25 Skills Training Subscription

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d83a751-325a-4099-bc8d-c695683ff945

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## Summary

Devon County Council has awarded a contract titled "CP2686-25 Skills Training Subscription" to Softcate Plc. The contract involves providing ICT technical training resources for the council's ICT department. This procurement falls under the industry category of Training and entertainment software development services (CPV code 72212930), with delivery set in South West, United Kingdom. The procurement process advanced from tender initiation to award status on 21 August 2025, with the contract covering a period from 26 August 2025 until 26 August 2028. This procurement was classified as a service contract with a financial commitment of £50,434.16. The tender was tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting opportunities for such businesses to engage with regional government projects.

This tender presents several prospects for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in ICT training and software development services. Companies operating within or planning to expand into the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the scope of services required, businesses with expertise in technical training and educational software have an advantageous position to leverage their capabilities in securing future procurement opportunities. The procurement method indicates a flexible approach, making it suitable for smaller organisations aiming to establish a footprint in government contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of ICT technical training resources for the Authority's ICT department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c94b1-ea7c-4938-9a59-11a739ca6216 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,434 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212930 - Training and entertainment software development services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c94b1-ea7c-4938-9a59-11a739ca6216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c94b1-ea7c-4938-9a59-11a739ca6216
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk

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