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title: "AI Coding Assistants Licences Reseller"
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# AI Coding Assistants Licences Reseller

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d90b1d32-43cf-4c83-bee2-63d19b42fa5a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) involved sourcing a reseller for AI coding assistants licences, targeting deployment across the UK public sector. The procurement falls under software-related services, applicable to multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This award phase, dated 12th January 2026, marks the conclusion of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 7th January 2026 to 7th July 2026. The tender's value is £700,000, with SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier based in Buckinghamshire, securing the contract.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and technology services, particularly those capable of scaling swiftly to meet large public sector demands. SMEs were considered suitable for this opportunity, making it appealing for small and medium enterprises with expertise in AI solutions. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain significant exposure within the public sector. The framework approach facilitates ongoing partnership possibilities for firms adept at navigating and fulfilling government contracts efficiently.

## Notice

Government Digital Service (GDS) requires licences for a comprehensive range of AI coding assistants (AICAs), for deployment rapidly and at scale to software engineering teams across the UK public sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e93283a-f450-4061-8980-24adead4aaaa |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 2EG |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e93283a-f450-4061-8980-24adead4aaaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e93283a-f450-4061-8980-24adead4aaaa
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9772237-3630-4a09-bf35-63a8969429b9
  n/a

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