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title: "The Provision of Workday Licences"
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# The Provision of Workday Licences

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf5442b9-cd6a-45f9-8b27-72a80f29e560

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has finalised the procurement process for the "Provision of Workday Licences" under Procurement ID CCSO25A29. This contract, which falls under the IT services category, is essential to transitioning from current Workday licences to future ERP arrangements. This direct award procurement has a total value of £1,228,158 and spans from 1st March 2026 to 30th April 2028. The completion of the award stage was confirmed on 9th January 2026, with the official notice published on 26th January 2026. The project will be delivered in the United Kingdom, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in ERP systems and software licensing. While large enterprises such as WORKDAY LIMITED, the awarded supplier, may have a strategic advantage, the contract encourages participation beyond SMEs, offering smaller companies a chance to enhance their profiles in government contracts. Businesses should consider the continuity and support requirements outlined in this procurement, which can lead to long-term collaboration and increased industry reputation.

## Notice

This requirement is essential to provide the bridging arrangement between the end of the contract for the current Workday licences and the commencement of the future ERP arrangements (awarded to Workday and which will be covered under the Matrix Shared Services cluster).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e19c982-ddae-4634-b73b-1f2a89fa357b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,228,158 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,228,158 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e19c982-ddae-4634-b73b-1f2a89fa357b
- 11 May 2026 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e19c982-ddae-4634-b73b-1f2a89fa357b
- 26 Jan 2026 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e19c982-ddae-4634-b73b-1f2a89fa357b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e19c982-ddae-4634-b73b-1f2a89fa357b
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4107c01-a1e4-4191-b875-119e45ab9384
  Redacted signed contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8564f97f-d8bb-4f94-acdc-49b6328ecf2b
  Contract Variation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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