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title: "ITEP1230 - Ontokai Licenses 26/27"
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# ITEP1230 - Ontokai Licenses 26/27

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab442b8d-b990-4fcb-bdba-2b7a6ac43fe8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ITEP1230 - Ontokai Licenses 26/27" was conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the industry category of data and subscription services and covers a wide geographic scope, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. The tender involved OntoKai software licensing and support for ontology and taxonomy capabilities. It was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, and the contract is set to be active from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Kaiasm Ltd, which was the supplier awarded the contract. Companies in the field of software data services that can provide robust licensing and support solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their service offerings and gain footholds in government and international markets, supported by a contract valued at £260,324. This engagement fosters SME participation and growth within the public sector procurement framework.

## Notice

OntoKai software licensing and support for the Ontology and Taxonomy capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11aeed6-e532-46c2-b51d-01df31bb6d18 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,324 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,162 |
| 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 HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11aeed6-e532-46c2-b51d-01df31bb6d18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11aeed6-e532-46c2-b51d-01df31bb6d18
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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