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title: "CPT_24_45 - Collaborative Authoring pre market engagement test licences"
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# CPT_24_45 - Collaborative Authoring pre market engagement test licences

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1509cf6-8137-4037-a2a4-f3f44e52450f

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process titled "CPT_24_45 - Collaborative Authoring pre market engagement test licences" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The contract was awarded to SDL Limited for the provision of software licenses on a short-term basis of three months, with an option to extend for an additional three months. The contracted work is set for the location SW1W 9SP, London, and spans from 26 August 2024 to 25 November 2024. The procurement stage has concluded with the award made on 01 August 2024, and the contract was awarded for a value of £13,800. The method utilised was a single source supplier via quotation, resulting in a gross contract value of £13,800.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information systems to engage with government agencies such as the National Audit Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly beneficial due to its targeted suitability requirements. Participating in such tenders can provide a growth platform through gaining governmental contracts and experience. Companies with capabilities in providing software solutions and those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector are well-suited to compete for such tenders.

## Notice

AWARDED - Short term contract for a software license (3 months with the option to extend for a further 3 months) to test the software as part of pre market engagement and refining our specification before going out to full competition. Contract value: PS13,800.00 (gross)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557ec0b7-03b5-42e3-833b-68ee5e2321aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single source supplier via quotation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 25 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,800 |
| 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 | SDL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557ec0b7-03b5-42e3-833b-68ee5e2321aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557ec0b7-03b5-42e3-833b-68ee5e2321aa
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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