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title: "WP2318 Slack Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4bdc68c-dfe0-4f58-9865-e58e2410984b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DSIT"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# WP2318 Slack Licences

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4bdc68c-dfe0-4f58-9865-e58e2410984b

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for the provision of 1,900 Slack Business+ licences, with the awarded contract beginning on 28th April 2026 and concluding on 27th May 2027. The award, valued at £189,981, was granted to SOFTCAT PLC, and operates within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement primarily supports operations across areas like the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions globally.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, offering substantial prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as identified in the procurement's suitability focus. Companies adept in providing robust technical support and managing SaaS transitions will find this type of contract advantageous, as it includes onboarding support and potential upgrades to enterprise-level licenses, thereby promoting ongoing collaboration and scale-up opportunities as part of DSIT’s operational enhancements.

## Notice

Provision of 1,900 Slack Business+ licenses to unify plans and support departmental operations. Deliverables include technical support for onboarding and potential license type transitions. The agreement allows for volume increases and future upgrades to Enterprise-level licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1deb3ad-64ae-40aa-a535-f5f36b3a3a60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 27 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,981 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,981 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1deb3ad-64ae-40aa-a535-f5f36b3a3a60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1deb3ad-64ae-40aa-a535-f5f36b3a3a60
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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